EMS muscle training for astronauts in space
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests if a special muscle stimulation device called EMS can help astronauts stay fit during spaceflight. It may prevent muscle loss in zero gravity.
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Who can take part
- You must be an astronaut with a current flight medical clearance.
- You cannot have heart disease, liver disease, or diabetes.
- You cannot have thrombosis, extreme blood pressure, or hernias in the belly or groin.
- You cannot have a serious neurological condition or cancer.
- You must not be pregnant.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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