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Effects of 60-day-6° Head-down Bed Rest on Cartilage and Function of the Knee Joint

China26 participantsStarted 2023-09-10

Plain-language summary

Objective: To investigate the effects of long-term simulated unloading in bed on articular cartilage quality based on functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI) and Knee joint function.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 50 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * (1) male; (2) age 25-50 years old; (3) height between 160-175 cm, weight ≥50kg, and BMI between 18.5-26 kg/m²; (4) good general health status. Exclusion Criteria: * (1) history of alcoholism; (2) smoking ≥5 cigarettes/day in the 3 months before the test; (3) drug dependence or use of medications affecting bone metabolism within 2 weeks before screening; (4) presence of metal implants, severe vertigo, or severe snoring.

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

T2 mapping

Timeframe: three days before the HDBR started and three days after the HDBR ended

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06612372

SponsorPeking University Third Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-11-10

Contact for this trial

Jianquan Wang, M.D.

13253137009 wjqsportsmed@163.com

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