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| 1R15AG087454-01 | U.S. NIH Grant/Contract | View source |
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| National Institute on Aging (NIA) | NIH |
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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.
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 of offerings.
Physical balance as well as balance confidence will be measured prior to and immediately after the 8-week intervention. In addition, balance confidence will be measured 6-months after the conclusion of the intervention period.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Single Group | Other | Deaf older adults. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Balance in Motion Exercise class | Behavioral | 8 weeks of 2 meetings/wk exercise class, with a once weekly homework exercise, delivered entirely in ASL |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| 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). |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Attendance rate | How many exercise class sessions, out of 16, a participant attended | During intervention |
| Step Count | The number of steps gathered through Fitbit |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Chizuko Tamaki, AuD, PhD | Gallaudet University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Gallaudet University | Washington D.C. | District of Columbia | 20002 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D009043 | Motor Activity |
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| D001519 | Behavior |
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| 1 - 21 days before the start of intervention; within 2 weeks of the end of intervention, 6 months after intervention |
| During intervention |
| Effective exercise level | The Active Zone Minutes gathered through Fitbit | During intervention |
| Self-reported exercise level | The participant's report on how much time they are spending on exercises | 6 months after the intervention |