Title:
Determining the effectiveness of Artificial gravity with Cycling or
vibration Exercise on Achilles tendon changes following 60 days of bedrest - An MRI-based analysis of the BRACE and
BRAVE RandomIzed Control trials: The Achilles ACE MAVERIC study
Agreement Number:
25HLSDM7
Agreement Value:
$75,000.00
Agreement Date:
Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 15, 2026
Description:
Injury or complete tear to the Achilles tendon happens often after being in bed for a long time (e.g. if one needs to stay in bed for a long time because one is very sick). Astronauts in space have the same problem because being in low gravity is like being in bed. This project will find out whether providing a treatment with artificial gravity (using a human centrifuge) combined with either cycling while in bed or exercising while the whole body is being vibrated can help stop an Achilles injury after bedrest. The research team will also find out if there is a difference in the effect of resting in bed in men versus women.
Organization:
Canadian Space Agency
Expected Results:
The Research component of the program provides financial support to organizations to conduct space related research and development in priority areas. It will support targeted knowledge development and innovation to sustain and enhance the Canadian capacity to use space to address national needs and priorities in the future.
Location:
Ottawa, Ontario, CA K1N 5C8
Reference Number:
003-2025-2026-Q2-00084
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient's Legal Name:
Bruyère Health Research Institute
Program:
Class Grant and Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology
Program Purpose:
This program supports knowledge development and innovation in the CSA's priority areas while increasing the awareness and participation of Canadians in space-related disciplines and activities.
The Research Component aims to support the development of science and technology; foster the continual development of a critical mass of researchers and highly qualified people in Canada; and support information gathering and space-related studies and research pertaining to Canadian Space Agency priorities.