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BandPass: A Remote Monitoring System for Strength

The purpose of the study is to evaluate a new device and an 'app' that measures and tracks strength in older adults. We would like to get opinions of participants on how to improve the system. This will help us to test the system on a larger number of people.

Age & Gender

  • 65 years ~ 99 years
  • Male, Female, Gender Inclusive

Visit Availability

  • Standard business hours (M-F, 8-5)
  • Visits can be combined with regular clinical appointments

Location

North Carolina (Statewide)

What will be asked of you

We will ask you to come in to allow us to show you the system (device and the 'app'), teach you how to use the system with four specific exercises, and have you fill out some questionnaires. Then we will ask you to to perform these 4 exercises weekly for four weeks. At the end, we will have you come back to complete some questionnaires and an interview

Incentives

two $25 gift cards

In-person visits:
2
Phone or online visits:
up to 4
Total length of participation:
1 month

Looking for Healthy Volunteers

Requirements for healthy volunteers are different than for those with a specific condition. If you are interested in becoming a healthy volunteer for this study, use the below categories to determine if you are able to participate.

Able to participate:

  • You're 65 or older
  • You have high-speed WiFi internet at home
  • You can use the exercise bands

Not eligible if:

  • You have any Memory problems
  • You have a life-threatening illness
  • You have uncontrolled mental illness

Contact the Team

Visit Location

Contact & Visit Location

Primary Contact

Primary Visit Location

UNC Eastowne Medical Office Building
100 Eastowne Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA

Additional Study Information

Principal Investigator

Eric Ryan
Med-Geriatric Medicine

Study Type

Clinical or Medical
Observational

Study Topics

Aging
Bones, Joints, Muscles
Chronic Conditions
Healthy Volunteer or General Population
Physical Disability
Movement

IRB Number

20-2819

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