Fitness-Tracker-Style wristband could help patients build muscle before joint surgery
NCT ID NCT05986617
First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a wearable bioimpedance wristband (like a fitness tracker) helps people with severe obesity and knee osteoarthritis improve their body composition—gaining muscle and losing fat—before joint replacement surgery. All participants receive coaching on body composition, but half also use the wristband to track their progress. The goal is to see if the wristband leads to better changes in muscle and fat compared to coaching alone.
What this could mean
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Active substance
InBody Band 2 (wearable bioimpedance wristband)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a practical tool to help people with severe obesity gain muscle and lose fat before joint replacement surgery, potentially improving surgical outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The wristband may not provide enough benefit over standard coaching alone.
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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States