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When SpaceX’s Inspiration4 lifted off in 2021, it launched new opportunities for commercial space travel and raised new questions about how a space environment impacts the human body. TrialX believes what we learn about biology in space will not only expand our understanding of extreme environments’ impact on human health but will deepen our understanding of how biomarkers and health data are best gathered and explored at home as well.

When the first all-civilian spaceflight, Inspiration4, was launched by SpaceX in 2021, it set into orbit the idea of future space habitation. It also marked the start of a long-term mission to understand the impact of the journey on everyday people without extensive astronaut training, according to Sharib Khan, CEO and cofounder of TrialX, a clinical research and space health informatics company based in New York City.

The ALS Network, a mission-driven organization committed to advancing treatments and improving quality of life for people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), has launched its first AI-based clinical trial finder—powered by TrialX—to help individuals and families affected by ALS access personalized, up-to-date information about clinical trials.

TrialX’s new AI powered Clinical Trial Finder tool simplifies access to detailed information on over 58,000 active trials globally. The advanced AI technology transforms complex trial details into clear, concise language, making them understandable for a broader audience. Patients and caregivers can register as volunteers and receive notifications about suitable trials, enhancing participation in clinical research.

Spaceflight induces molecular, cellular, and physiological shifts in astronauts and poses myriad biomedical challenges to the human body, which are becoming increasingly relevant as more humans venture into space^1-6. Yet, current frameworks for aerospace medicine are nascent and lag far behind advancements in precision medicine on Earth, underscoring the need for rapid development of space medicine databases, tools, and protocols.

Human spaceflight has historically been managed by government agencies, such as the NASA Twins Study¹, but new commercial spaceflight opportunities have opened spaceflight to a broader population.