Exercise Program for Deaf Seniors to Increase Their Balance and Fitness

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Conditions studied: Deaf, Fall, American Sign Language, Old Age

In brief

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 are self-reported balance confidence, lower extremity strength, walking and agility, and standing balance. In addition, attendance and keeping up with exercises at home will be tracked.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06912607

Run by

Gallaudet University

People needed

40

Starts

2024-08-05

Expected to finish

2027-03-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-19

Who can join

Age: 60 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• Blindness
• Dementia
• Neurological conditions

Where it is running

• Gallaudet University — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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