A system to monitor muscle strength and prevent decline in older adults
BandPass: A Remote Monitoring System for Sarcopenia and Functional Decline
This study is testing a new exercise band that connects to your phone to help older adults keep their muscles strong and stay independent by tracking their workouts and giving helpful feedback.
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 ID | NIH-11099531 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a remote monitoring system called BandPass, designed to help older adults maintain their muscle strength and prevent functional decline. The system uses a Bluetooth-enabled resistance exercise band that tracks exercise performance and provides feedback to both patients and clinicians. By accurately measuring the force exerted during resistance exercises, it aims to enhance adherence to prescribed exercise regimens, which are crucial for recovery and independence in older adults. The device addresses the limitations of traditional self-reporting methods, offering a more reliable way to monitor progress.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are older adults at risk of sarcopenia or functional decline who are prescribed resistance exercise programs.
Not a fit: Patients who are not engaged in resistance exercise or those with severe mobility limitations may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the ability of older adults to maintain their muscle strength and independence, reducing the risk of serious health complications.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using remote monitoring technologies to enhance exercise adherence and outcomes in older populations, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Lyme, United States
- Synchrohealth LLC — Lyme, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Halter, Ryan Joseph — Synchrohealth LLC
- Study coordinator: Halter, Ryan Joseph
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 below.