NCT06912607

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 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.

Trial Health

75
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
40

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
11mo left

Started Aug 2024

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
active not recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress66%
Aug 2024Mar 2027

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 5, 2024

Completed
8 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 25, 2025

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 6, 2025

Completed
1.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 31, 2026

Expected
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 31, 2027

Last Updated

February 19, 2026

Status Verified

February 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

2.4 years

First QC Date

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submit

February 17, 2026

Conditions

DeafFallAmerican Sign LanguageOld Age

Keywords

ExerciseFall riskDeafSenior citizenOlder adults

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (6)

  • Sit-to-Stand

    The number of times a person can stand from a chair and sit down, without using hands.

    1 - 21 days before the start of intervention; within 2 weeks of the end of intervention

  • Timed Up-and-Go

    The time it takes for a person to stand from a chair, walk 10 ft, turn around, walk back, and sit back down.

    1 - 21 days before the start of intervention; within 2 weeks of the end of intervention

  • Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration on Balance

    The measure of how steadily a person can stand under 4 conditions (eyes open, on firm surface, eyes closed on firm surface, eyes open on foam, and eyes closed on foam)

    1 - 21 days before the start of intervention; within 2 weeks of the end of intervention

  • Sit and Reach

    How far a person can reach beyond their toes. Measure of flexibility.

    1 - 21 days before the start of intervention; within 2 weeks of the end of intervention

  • Activities-specific Balance Confidence scale

    A self-report measure of how confident a person is in not falling under various conditions. Reported in 0-100%; higher score means more confidence (better outcome).

    1 - 21 days before the start of intervention; within 2 weeks of the end of intervention, 6 months after intervention

  • Fall Risk Questionnaire

    A self-report measure of the number of risk factors a person exhibits. Reported in a scale of 0-14 points; higher score indicates a greater risk (worse outcome).

    1 - 21 days before the start of intervention; within 2 weeks of the end of intervention, 6 months after intervention

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Attendance rate

    During intervention

  • Step Count

    During intervention

  • Effective exercise level

    During intervention

  • Self-reported exercise level

    6 months after the intervention

Study Arms (1)

Single Group

OTHER

Deaf older adults.

Behavioral: Balance in Motion Exercise class

Interventions

Balance in Motion Exercise classBEHAVIORAL

8 weeks of 2 meetings/wk exercise class, with a once weekly homework exercise, delivered entirely in ASL

Single Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age60 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

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

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Gallaudet University

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

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Study Officials

  • Chizuko Tamaki, AuD, PhD

    Gallaudet University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 25, 2025

First Posted

April 6, 2025

Study Start

August 5, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

March 31, 2027

Last Updated

February 19, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Locations

US(1)