60-Day Bed Rest Study for Knee Joint Health
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial studies how 60 days of bed rest with the head tilted down affects the cartilage and function of your knee. It may help understand changes that happen during long periods without weight bearing, like in spaceflight.
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Who can take part
- You must be a man between 25 and 50 years old.
- Your height must be between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 9 inches (160-175 cm).
- Your weight must be at least 110 pounds (50 kg) and your body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 26.
- You must be in good general health, with no history of alcoholism.
- You must not smoke 5 or more cigarettes a day in the last 3 months.
- You cannot have any metal implants, severe dizziness, or very loud snoring.
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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