This is a cross-sectional 3-group study with subjects enrolled and matched by region (Asia, Europe), age, sex, and average daily product consumption over the last 2 years as self-reported. The study will be conducted as a multi-center and multi-regional study.
The primary purpose of this study was to demonstrate the beneficial effects of switching from cigarette smoking to THS use for at least two years, compared to continued cigarette smoking, in real-life conditions. This was assessed by examining both inflammation and oxidative stress status as proxies for long-term harm in healthy subjects, using well-established and fit-for-purpose measures of WBC and 8-epi-PGF2α, respectively, as indicators of these pathways. Additionally, the study anticipated observing differences in lipid metabolism (HDL-C), endothelial dysfunction (sICAM-1), platelet activation (11-DTX-B2), arterial stiffness (AIx), and lung function (FEV1 %pred post-BD). The study also aimed to demonstrate additional benefits on other mechanistic pathways related to inflammation and oxidative stress through the use of additional biomarkers of potential harm (BoPH). Furthermore, it sought to assess the association with functional benefits that are expected to respond to the extent of exposure to harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
974
N/A: No intervention was assigned.
N/A: No intervention was assigned.
N/A: No intervention was assigned.
Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) in Blood
Carboxyhemoglobin (COHb) is assayed from whole blood. Expressed as percentage of the total hemoglobin saturated with carbon monoxide.
Time frame: Measured when subject visits study site on day 1.
Total 4-(Methylnitrosamino)-1-(3-pyridyl)-1-butanol (Total NNAL) in Urine
Concentrations of total NNAL measured in urine and expressed as concentration adjusted for creatinine (pg/mg creatinine).
Time frame: Measured when subject visits study site on day 1.
White Blood Cell Total Count (WBC) in Blood
Total count in blood (10\^9 cells/ L). Mean values are provided.
Time frame: Measured when subject visits study site on day 1.
8-epi-Prostaglandin-F2α (8-epi-PGF2α) in Urine
Concentrations of 8-epi-PGF2α measured in urine and expressed as concentration adjusted for creatinine (pg/mg creatinine).
Time frame: Measured when subject visits study site on day 1.
High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C)
Concentrations of HDL-C (mmol/L) measured in serum.
Time frame: Measured when subject visits study site on day 1.
Soluble Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 (sICAM-1)
Concentrations of sICAM-1 (ng/mL) measured in plasma.
Time frame: Measured when subject visits study site on day 1.
11-dehydrothromboxane B2 (11-DTX-B2)
Concentrations of 11-DTX-B2 measured in urine and expressed as concentration adjusted for creatinine (pg/mg creatinine).
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Time frame: Measured when subject visits study site on day 1.
Augmentation Index (AIx)
The augmentation index (AIx) is a measure of systemic arterial stiffness, and is defined as the ratio of augmentation (Δ P) to central pulse pressure and expressed as percent. AIx = (ΔP/PP) x 100, where P = pressure and PP = Pulse Pressure. Lower AIx values indicate healthier, more flexible arteries and better cardiovascular outcomes, while higher AIx values reflect greater arterial stiffness and worse outcomes. AIx assessments were conducted using a SphygmoCor XCEL device or similar according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Time frame: Measured when subject visits study site on day 1.
Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second (FEV1) %Predicted, Post-bronchodilator (Post-BD)
FEV1 post-bronchodilator and expressed as percentage predicted (FEV1 %pred).
Time frame: Measured when subject visits study site on day 1.