BandPass: A Remote Monitoring System for Sarcopenia and Functional Decline Phase II Aim 4 (NCT07421648)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study evaluates a home-based strengthening program supported by the BandPass system, which includes a Bluetooth-enabled resistance exercise band, a mobile app that provides real-time feedback, and a clinician dashboard for remote monitoring. The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether older adults living independently can feasibly use the BandPass system and whether participation in a BandPass-guided strengthening program improves functional performance. The main questions this study seeks to answer are: Whether older adults can independently and consistently use the BandPass system as part of a structured home-based strengthening program (feasibility and acceptability). Whether the BandPass-guided program improves functional outcomes, including lower-extremity strength, mobility, and gait performance. Participants will complete a 12-week home strengthening program using the BandPass system, attend in-person and virtual assessment visits to measure strength and mobility, and complete questionnaires related to usability, safety, and overall experience. If successful, this study will provide preliminary evidence supporting the use of remote monitoring technologies to promote strength, mobility, and independence in aging adults and inform the design of future larger-scale trials.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Age range: 65 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- UNC Eastowne Medical Office Building — Chapel Hill, North Carolina
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (919) 962-3412
Email: Viviana_Nieto@med.unc.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.