Promoting health among Deaf sign language users and people with hearing loss
Official title: Rochester Prevention Research Center
Funded at University of Rochester · NIH-10873488 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping Deaf people and those with hearing loss get better access to healthcare and improve their health, by working together with the community to find out what helps or gets in the way of using a program that promotes healthy living and social connections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $1,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U48DP006779-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10873488 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Deaf ASL users and individuals with hearing loss who are seeking to improve their health and wellness.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Deaf or do not have hearing loss may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The Rochester Prevention Research Center focuses on improving health outcomes for Deaf American Sign Language (ASL) users and individuals with hearing loss, who are often overlooked in public health initiatives. This research employs community-based participatory research (CBPR) to engage these populations in identifying barriers to healthcare and promoting health equity. The center aims to implement the Deaf Weight Wise program, which has been shown to enhance health and social connections, by understanding the facilitators and obstacles to its adoption across diverse communities in the U.S.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health and wellness for Deaf ASL users and individuals with hearing loss by addressing their unique needs and barriers to healthcare.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-based interventions for health improvement among underserved populations, indicating a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barnett, Steven L — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Barnett, Steven L
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.