Want to Help Scientists Study How to Make Moonwalks Safe for Astronauts?
Want to Help Scientists Study How to Make Moonwalks Safe for Astronauts? A NASA-funded research study aims to protect astronauts from decompression sickness during moonwalks, and NASA is seeking test participants for this study. The low pressure in an astronaut’s space suit can cause gas bubbles to form in the body, resulting in joint pain […] The post Want to Help Scientists Study How to Make…
NASA is searching for healthy, physically fit adults aged 30 to 60 to participate in a research study at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. This study aims to determine if exercising while breathing pure oxygen before venturing outside a spacesuit in low pressure can prevent decompression sickness, which can cause joint pain or other symptoms.
Participants will undergo a series of assessments over six visits, including a physical exam, exercise test, altitude test, and cardiac ultrasound. They will also wear a mask to measure oxygen consumption during simulated moonwalks and practice physical activities in a chamber that replicates spacesuit pressure. Compensation is provided for participants' time, but travel expenses are not covered. Recruitment is currently open.
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