Status:

RECRUITING

Exercise Program for Deaf Seniors to Increase Their Balance and Fitness

Lead Sponsor:

Gallaudet University

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Conditions:

Deaf

Fall

Eligibility:

All Genders

60+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Deaf older adults 60 years and older are enrolled into an 8-week exercise program delivered in American Sign Language. The class meets twice a week, with handout and video homework. Outcome measures ...

Detailed Description

The intervention will be 8 weeks of 2 meetings/wk exercise class, delivered entirely in ASL. Homework exercise will also be provided. 10-12 participants will be recruited for each of the 4 semesters...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Deaf
  • Uses American Sign Language (ASL) fluently
  • Community-dwelling
  • Able to walk independently for at least 20 ft
  • Willing to attend classes twice a week at Gallaudet University

Exclusion

  • Blindness
  • Dementia
  • Neurological conditions

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 5 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

March 31 2027

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06912607

Start Date

August 5 2024

End Date

March 31 2027

Last Update

May 14 2025

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Gallaudet University

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20002