Space health on earth: 60-Day bedrest study tests new countermeasures

NCT ID NCT06544213

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study puts 24 healthy men on 60 days of strict bedrest to mimic the effects of weightlessness in space. Researchers want to see if combining cycling exercise with artificial gravity from a centrifuge can prevent muscle loss, bone weakening, and other health problems. The goal is to find better ways to keep astronauts healthy during long missions.

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Locations

  • MEDES-Institut de Médecine et Physiologie Spatiale

    Toulouse, France, 31400, France

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