Smart band aims to help seniors fight frailty at home
NCT ID NCT07421648
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a home strengthening program using the BandPass system—a Bluetooth exercise band and mobile app that gives real-time feedback. Researchers want to see if older adults (65+) can use it easily and if it improves their strength and mobility. Participants will do a 12-week program with in-person and virtual check-ins.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 39 people
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- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking * Age 65 or older * Willing to use the BandPass device * Access to high-speed internet Wi-Fi at home * Strength, assistance with walking, rising from a chair, climbing stairs, and falls (SARC-F) Survey score of =4 or Frail Scale Survey score of 3-5 Exclusion Criteria: * A medical record diagnosis of dementia -research activities require the ability to engage in the intervention, complete questionnaires and interact with others, all of which may be challenging in individuals with cognitive impairment * Cognitive impairment measured by the 6-item Callahan screener * Psychiatric diagnosis that would interfere with study participation and require significant modification to meet their needs such as major depressive disorder, substance abuse, suicidal ideation or severe mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) * A medical record diagnosis of a vestibular disorder * A medical record diagnosis of fall risk * Life-threatening illness including those receiving palliative care or hospice services * Nursing facility or hospital admission in the past three months that is deemed to be contraindicated by the PI to participate * Individuals unwilling/unable to provide consent
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
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UNC Eastowne Medical Office Building
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27514, United States
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