Ball game boosts balance and battles frailty in seniors
NCT ID NCT07344662
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether playing hemsball, a ball game, could help older men improve their balance, reduce fear of movement, and lower frailty. Eighty-six men aged 65 and older played hemsball for 8 weeks. Results showed better balance, less fear of movement, and reduced frailty compared to before the activity.
What this could mean
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Active substance
hemsball activity (a ball game intervention)
What this could lead to
If confirmed, hemsball could offer a simple, fun way for older adults to improve balance and reduce frailty without medication.
What could go wrong
This was a small, single-gender study with no blinding, so results may not apply to women or larger groups. The long-term effects are unknown.
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Locations
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Selçuk Üniversitesi
Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)