Improving oxygen levels and posture in e-cigarette smokers
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests if gentle movements to the upper back can improve oxygen levels and reduce excessive rounding of the upper spine (kyphosis) in people who vape. It may help those who have a curved upper back and want to see if physical therapy can help their breathing.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You currently use e-cigarettes (vape)
- You have more than 20 degrees of kyphosis (we measure this with a simple X-ray or scan)
- You are 18 years or older
- You are generally healthy with no lung diseases
- You have not had a recent broken bone in your spine, spinal surgery, or bone thinning conditions like osteoporosis
- You have not been taking steroid medications for a long time
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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