Clinical Trial

Exercise Program for Deaf Seniors to Increase Their Balance and Fitness

Active, Not Recruiting
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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.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2025-04-02; most recent amendment 2026-02-17.
Status change: Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2026-02-17
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06912607
Lead Sponsor Gallaudet University
Collaborators: National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Conditions Deaf, Fall, American Sign Language, Old Age
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2024-08-05
Primary Completion 2026-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-03-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-19