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Exercise Program for Deaf Seniors to Increase Their Balance and Fitness
Sponsor: Gallaudet University
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 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.
Official title: Balance and Fitness Enhancement Program for Deaf Older Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2024-08-05
Completion Date
2027-03-31
Last Updated
2026-02-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Balance in Motion Exercise class
8 weeks of 2 meetings/wk exercise class, with a once weekly homework exercise, delivered entirely in ASL
Locations (1)
Gallaudet University
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States