The Effect of Hemsball in the Older People

NCT07344662 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: SelcukU-SBF-Şİ-02
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 86
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Balance; Kinesiophobia; Frailty; Older People; Male; Activities; Hemsball

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Personal Information Form

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

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

• Berg Balance Scale

  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.

  at the start of the study and at the end of 8 weeks

• Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale

  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.

  at the start of the study and at the end of 8 weeks

• Edmonton Frailty Scale

  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.

  at the start of the study and at the end of 8 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Hemsball group

Other: Experimental: Hemsball

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

No intervention

Interventions

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.

Intervention

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may not qualify if:

• 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.)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Selcuk University: lead
• The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Selçuk Üniversitesi

Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Kinesiophobia; Frailty; Motor Activity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Phobic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Mental Disorders; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc.Prof

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 30, 2025
• First Posted: January 15, 2026
• Study Start: June 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2025
• Study Completion: November 1, 2025
• Last Updated: January 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)