Scientists to study immune system of volunteers stranded on Sub-Antarctic island for a year

NCT ID NCT07275489

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 06, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study follows 9 healthy young adults living for one year on the remote Kerguelen Islands to understand how extreme isolation and stress affect the immune system. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, stool, urine, and hair samples every three months to track changes in immunity, gut bacteria, and stress markers. The goal is to learn how the body adapts to long-term confinement, which could help people with chronic illnesses or those in space missions.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Hôpital SAMUKER, Port-aux-français/ Archipel KERGUELEN /Terres Australes et Antarctiques Françaises

    RECRUITING

    Port-aux-Français, Terres Australes Et Antarctiques Françaises, French Southern and Antarctic Lands

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