Chest techniques study for young smokers
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests two different chest physiotherapy techniques to help university students aged 18-24 quit or reduce smoking. It aims to see which method works better for improving lung health and reducing nicotine dependence.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 24 years old.
- You have been smoking for at least 2 years.
- You smoke at least 5 cigarettes daily, with a total smoking history of 90 pack-years or more (pack-years = packs per day × years smoked).
- Your nicotine dependence score is moderate or high (4 or more on the Fagerström test).
- You have no recent heart or lung surgery, and no COPD or asthma.
- You have no orthopedic or neurological issues that would prevent exercise.
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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