CompletedNot Applicable

Korfball-Based Training and Motor Skill Development

Turkey (Türkiye)30 participantsStarted 2025-05-01

Plain-language summary

The goal of this randomized trial is to find out if an 8-week korfball-based training program can improve lower-body strength and jumping ability in children aged 10-12 years. Korfball is a mixed-gender sport that promotes teamwork and equal participation. The study will test two main questions: Does korfball training increase explosive leg power measured by the Margaria-Kalamen Stair Climb Test? Does korfball training improve performance in the Standing Long Jump Test? Children are randomly assigned to one of two groups: Korfball Training Group: Participants take part in supervised korfball-based exercise sessions 3 times per week for 8 weeks, in addition to their normal school activities. Control Group: Participants continue with standard school physical education classes only. All participants complete both the Margaria-Kalamen Stair Climb Test and the Standing Long Jump Test before and after the 8-week period. This study will show whether korfball training is an effective and inclusive way to improve explosive leg power and motor skills in school-aged children.

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years – 12 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy children aged 10-12 years * Regular participation in school-based physical activity or physical education classes * Ability to attend training sessions and testing procedures for the full 8-week - period * Written informed consent obtained from parents/guardians Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of chronic or acute illnesses (e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory, or metabolic diseases) * Orthopedic or musculoskeletal injuries/disorders that may limit safe participation * Neurological disorders affecting motor performance * Lack of regular participation in physical activities prior to study enrollment * Failure to obtain parental/guardian consent

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Margaria-Kalamen Stair Climb Test (Explosive Power)

Timeframe: Baseline (pre-test) and after 8 weeks of training (post-test)

Standing Long Jump Test (Horizontal Explosive Power)

Timeframe: Baseline (pre-test) and after 8 weeks of training (post-test)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07140224

SponsorUniversity of Gaziantep

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-26

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