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
Active Locations (1)
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Gallaudet University
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States, 20002