Deaf community groups take on weight loss: study tests Real-World impact
NCT ID NCT05211596
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether community organizations can successfully run a healthy lifestyle program called Deaf Weight Wise (DWW) for Deaf adults who use American Sign Language. The program involved 16 weekly group sessions led by a trained Deaf counselor via Zoom. Researchers measured how many sites delivered the program as planned and tracked changes in participants' eating habits. The goal was to see if this approach could be used more widely to promote healthier living in the Deaf community.
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Active substance
Deaf Weight Wise (DWW) behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that community organizations can effectively run healthy lifestyle programs for Deaf ASL users, improving access to weight management support.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed implementation study (85 participants) focused on how the program was delivered, not on health outcomes. Results may not apply to other regions or groups.
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National Center for Deaf Health Research, University of Rochester
Rochester, New York, 14642, United States