NASA study reveals how Year-Long space trips reshape Astronauts' brains
NCT ID NCT04856410
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 31 times
Summary
This study looks at how spending 12 months in space on the International Space Station changes astronauts' brain structure, thinking skills, and spatial awareness. Researchers will compare these changes to those seen on shorter 6-month and 2-month missions. The study involves 14 participants, including astronauts and matched healthy volunteers on Earth, using brain scans and cognitive tests to track changes over time.
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Locations
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Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, 10117, Germany
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Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Houston, Texas, 77058, United States
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University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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