Space Flight's hidden effect on blood flow revealed
NCT ID NCT03561545
First seen Mar 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested whether a non-invasive imaging technique could observe tiny blood vessels (microcirculation) in healthy volunteers during brief periods of weightlessness created by parabolic flights. The goal was to understand how the cardiovascular system adapts to space conditions. Sixteen healthy adults participated, and the research may help develop tools to monitor astronauts' health before and during space missions.
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Caen University Hospital
Caen, France
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