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NCT Number: NCT07344662

The Effect of Hemsball in the Older People

This study aimed to determine the effect of hemsball activity on balance, kinesiophobic attitudes, and frailty levels in older male individuals. The research was conducted as a parallel-group pre-test-post-test randomized controlled trial. The reporting of the study utilized the CONSORT 2017 extension evaluating non-pharmacological interventions. The study was conducted with 86 older male individuals using a parallel-group pre-test-post-test randomized controlled trial design. The hemsball activity was structured by the research team and lasted for eight weeks, three days a week, for 60 minutes each day. Data were collected using pre-tests planned before randomization, immediately after obtaining written consent from the individuals, and post-tests in the eighth week of the study. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Berg Balance Scale, the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale, and the Edmonton Frailty Scale. Data were analyzed using a generalized linear model. This research found that hemsball activity is an effective intervention in improving balance and reducing kinesiophobia and frailty in older male individuals. Through this research, a new type of intervention that improves balance and reduces kinesiophobia and frailty levels in older individuals has been added to the literature.

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Key information

Conditions

Balance Activities Anxiety Disorders Behavior Frailty Hemsball Kinesiophobia Male Mental Disorders Motor Activity Older People Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Phobic Disorders

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Selçuk Üniversitesi

Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

- Being 65 years of age or older being male Having no problems with verbal communication Having no disability including blindness, hearing loss, or limb impairment Having sound mental and psychological health

Exclusion criteria

Failing to attend the event three times in a row Having serious chronic illnesses that restrict participation in the event (such as cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory system diseases..) Having a lower extremity fracture within the last year Having undergone any surgery within the last month Having been diagnosed with any neuropsychiatric disorder (dementia, Alzheimer's disease, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, stroke, etc.)

Treatment and study plan

Experimental: Hemsball

Other

The intervention program was developed within the theoretical framework of the book "Hemsball for All Ages," and expert opinions were sought from both the author of the book and the president of the Hemsball Federation. The program was conducted in groups, and game times were determined for each group. The program continued with groups of five individuals per hour, totaling 10 people, and lasted approximately five hours over half a day with 44 individuals. The older people participants in the Hemsball activity followed the principle of continuity for eight weeks, three days a week, with 60 minutes of Hemsball activity each day.

Primary outcomes

  1. Personal Information Form

    Time frame: It was completed at the beginning of the study and at the end of 8 weeks.

    This form consists of 13 questions designed by researchers to determine individuals' personal characteristics based on the literature.

  2. Berg Balance Scale

    Time frame: at the start of the study and at the end of 8 weeks

    This scale was developed to determine individuals' levels of balance. The scale consists of 14 items, each scored between 0 (poor) and 4 (best). The total score on the scale ranges from 0 to 56. A higher score indicates better balance.

  3. Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale

    Time frame: at the start of the study and at the end of 8 weeks

    This scale assesses individuals' work-related actions, injury/re-injury, and fear-avoidance behaviors. The scale consists of 17 items, scored from 1 (strongly disagree) to 4 (strongly agree). Four items are reverse-scored (items 4, 8, 12, and 16). The total score ranges from 17 to 68. An increased score indicates increased kinesiophobia.

  4. Edmonton Frailty Scale

    Time frame: at the start of the study and at the end of 8 weeks

    This scale assesses the vulnerability of older individuals across dimensions including "cognitive status, general health status, functional independence, social support, medication use, nutrition, mood, urinary incontinence, and functional performance." The scale consists of nine dimensions and 11 items. The total score obtainable from the scale ranges from 0 to 17.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Selcuk University

Other

Collaborators

  • The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Hemsball Efficacy on Balance, Kinesiophobic Attitude and Frailty in the Elderly: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Jan 15, 2026
Registry last updated
Jan 15, 2026

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