Scientists probe why bed rest weakens your body
NCT ID NCT04872998
Summary
This study aimed to understand why being inactive after surgery or injury can harm blood vessels and muscles, especially in older adults. Researchers measured blood flow in the arms and legs of 14 participants to see how inactivity affects the body. The goal was to gather knowledge to help prevent these problems in the future, not to test a treatment.
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VA Medical Center Building
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84148, United States
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