How bedrest affects leg muscles in young adults
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how 5 days of complete bedrest changes the leg muscles of healthy young adults. It may help researchers understand muscle loss and how to prevent it.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 30 years old
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18.5 and 28, meaning you are a healthy weight for your height
- Your weight has stayed within 4 pounds (about 2 kilograms) for the last 6 months
- You do not have any heart, lung, metabolic, nerve, or bone diseases
- You do not take insulin or any hormone, chemotherapy, or blood-thinning medications
- You have no metal in your body (like surgical implants, braces, or metal fragments from an accident), and you are not 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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