Can muscle stimulation prevent bed rest muscle loss?
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests if electrical muscle stimulation, with or without extra protein, can help prevent muscle loss during three days of bed rest. It's for healthy young adults who are active but not competitive athletes.
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Who can take part
- You are a healthy young adult between 18 and 35 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 30.
- You exercise at least once a week for 30 minutes (but not competitive sports).
- You don't have any major health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or epilepsy.
- You don't smoke, take protein supplements often, or have any injuries or stomach issues.
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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