Spacewalk safety boost: new breathing method tested
NCT ID NCT06740305
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026 · Updated 34 times
Summary
This study tested a method to help prevent decompression sickness (the bends) in astronauts during spacewalks. Nineteen healthy volunteers breathed pure oxygen for 6 hours, then spent 6 hours in a low-pressure chamber while exercising. Researchers monitored them for bubbles in their blood and any symptoms of decompression sickness, aiming to improve safety for future space missions.
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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