Non-smoking, non-vaping? Take part in our lung health study!

We are now looking for non-vaping adults aged 18–45 to take part in a lung health research study. You must not vape or smoke, and have no history of lung disease.

About this research study

This study is exploring how vaping may affect lung health. As a non-vaping control participant, you will help us compare results between people who vape and those who don’t.You will be asked to attend two medical appointments:

  • One to obtain a CT scan of your lungs
  • One to measure your lung function 

What's involved?

You will:
  1. Attend an appointment at Greenlane Clinical Centre for lung function testing (approx. 30 minutes)
  2. Attend a CT scan appointment at an Astra Radiology Remuera (approx. 30 minutes)

Eligibility criteria

You must:

  • Be 18–45 years old
  • Not vape or smoke
  • Have no history of lung disease
  • Not be pregnant

Participant information

Get involved

If you would like to know more about this study or to apply, we would love to hear from you:

Dr Kelly Burrowes
Associate Professor
Email: k.burrowes@auckland.ac.nz

Approved by the Central Health and Disability Ethics Committee on 23rd February 2024 for three years. Reference number [2024 EXP 19635].

Recruitment ends: 7 November 2025