A remote monitoring system for muscle health and strength in older adults
Official title: BandPass: A Remote Monitoring System for Sarcopenia and Functional Decline
Funded at Synchrohealth LLC · NIH-10877887 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new device called BandPass that helps older adults keep track of their strength exercises at home, making it easier for them to stay healthy and independent as they age.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Synchrohealth LLC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lyme, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $894,303 |
| NIH project number | 5R42AG071290-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10877887 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults experiencing sarcopenia or frailty who are recommended to engage in resistance exercises.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not experiencing muscle weakness or do not require exercise interventions may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a remote monitoring device called BandPass, which helps track and improve muscle strength and health in older adults at risk of sarcopenia and functional decline. The device uses Bluetooth technology to monitor resistance exercises and provides real-time feedback to both patients and clinicians, addressing the common issue of inaccurate self-reporting in home exercise programs. By promoting adherence to prescribed exercise regimens, the goal is to enhance recovery from illness and maintain independence in daily activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved muscle strength and overall health for older adults, reducing their risk of functional decline and institutionalization.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that remote monitoring and feedback systems can significantly improve adherence to exercise programs, suggesting a promising outlook for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Synchrohealth LLC
Lyme, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Halter, Ryan Joseph — Synchrohealth LLC
- Study coordinator: Halter, Ryan Joseph
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.