Moon walk prep: scientists study how unloading rewires the brain
NCT ID NCT07607340
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how 14 days of simulated microgravity (using a leg suspension model) changes the brain's movement programs and muscle control. Twenty-four healthy adults will have one leg unloaded while using crutches, then walk on a treadmill in lunar gravity during a parabolic flight. The goal is to understand how the brain and muscles adapt to disuse and reactivate under partial gravity, which could help astronauts and people recovering from limb immobilization.
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could improve astronaut training and rehabilitation for people with limb immobilization.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 24 healthy participants, so results may not apply to broader populations or real spaceflight conditions.
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Karolinska Institutet
RECRUITINGHuddinge, Stockholm County, 14152, Sweden
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