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Space suit that zaps muscles could keep astronauts fit on mars missions

NCT ID NCT06492057

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a special body suit that uses gentle electric pulses to stimulate muscles, helping astronauts exercise more efficiently in space. Twelve astronauts on the International Space Station will wear the suit during their workouts. Researchers will measure muscle stiffness, strength, and size before, during, and after the mission to see if the suit helps prevent muscle loss better than standard exercise alone.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Electromyostimulation (EMS) body suit
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a time-saving way for astronauts to prevent muscle loss during long space missions, including future trips to Mars.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study with only 12 astronauts, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is still experimental and may not prove better than current exercise routines.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

muscular atrophy Myotonia Overtraining Syndrome stiff-person syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

EXERCISE OVERTRAINING MUSCLE ATROPHY MYOTONIA STIFFNESS; SPINE

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

    Mitte, State of Berlin, 10117, Germany

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