Spaceflight stress and brain changes study
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how the stress of spaceflight affects the brain and behavior. You will complete tasks and have MRI scans while staying in a controlled environment, including some sleep disruption and alcohol consumption.
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Who can take part
- Be between 21 and 60 years old.
- Have a BMI between 18.5 and 35.
- Sleep 6 to 8.5 hours each night on a regular schedule.
- Be able to stand without help for up to 10 minutes and lift your arms above your head.
- Not have any serious medical, psychiatric, or sleep disorders.
- Not use tobacco, nicotine, or certain medications (like sleep aids or stimulants).
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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