Long-term isolation and your immune system
This study looks at how long-term isolation on remote islands affects your immune system. If you are a healthy adult who will spend a year living on the Kerguelen Islands, this trial will track your health over time.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or a recent mother
- You do not have a weakened immune system (e.g., from HIV, certain medications, or a medical condition)
- You have no history of autoimmune disease
- You are planning to overwinter on the Kerguelen Islands from November 2025 to November 2026
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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