Effects of Hookah (Waterpipe) Smoking on Blood Vessel Function

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Conditions studied: Hookah Smoking

In brief

The purpose of this study is to assess the acute effects of Hookah (waterpipe) smoking on blood vessel function. Hookah smoking has been shown to immediately increase blood pressure and heart rate which could result in damage in the inner lining of the body's blood vessels.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03616002

Run by

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

People needed

58

Starts

2015-01-01

Expected to finish

2020-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2021-02-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 29. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 to 29 years of age
• Habitual Hookah smoker defined as having smoked Hookah >=12 times in the past 12 months
• Have not smoked cigarettes within the past 12 months

You may not qualify if…

• History of cardiopulmonary, diabetes, dyslipidemia or psychiatric disease
• Exhaled carbon monoxide level >10 ppm
• BP < 140/90 mmHg
• BMI <18.5 or > 30 kg•m2
• Resting heart rate > 100 beats/min
• Taking prescription medication
• History of illicit drug use
• Pregnant

Where it is running

• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Los Angeles, California, United States

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