Clinical Trial

NASA Exercise Prebreathe Study

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Summary
This study evaluates oxygen prebreathe protocols and exercise conditions to reduce risk of decompression sickness during simulated extravehicular activity. Healthy adult volunteers will undergo oxygen prebreathe followed by hypobaric chamber exposure with monitoring for symptoms and ultrasound detection of bubbles.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07702539
Lead Sponsor Duke University
Collaborators: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Conditions Decompression Sickness
Enrollment 30 participants
Start Date 2026-07-13
Primary Completion 2027-02-27 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-02-27 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-14