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ElderlyGame4eldersNCT06965179

The Impact of Game Activities on Life Satisfaction and Psychological Well-Being in Older Adults

A study testing Jenga game and Bocce game in people with Elderly and Game, run by Mersin University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Enrolling by invitation

Enrolling by invitation. The study team selects and invites participants, usually from an existing group of patients.

Sites and contacts
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Trial summary

The rapid global increase in the elderly population has made supportive interventions for enhancing quality of life and psychological well-being in older adults increasingly important. Physical activity not only improves physiological functioning but also positively impacts mental health in the elderly. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 60 to 85 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Elderly, Game, Well Being
What is being tested?
Jenga game and Bocce game
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
36 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
16 Apr 2025to 1 Aug 2025
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 60 to 85 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Be 60 years old or older
  • Be literate
  • Not have visual or hearing impairments
  • Be able to communicate verbally
  • Not have sensory loss, arthritis, phlebitis, inflammation, eczema, fractures, etc.
  • Not have any loss of fingers or limbs
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  • Have a score of 25 or higher on the Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE)
  • Not have been diagnosed with mental illnesses such as Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, or major depression
  • Be enrolled in the 60+ Lifelong University
  • Agree to participate in the study

Who cannot join

  • Have sensory problems in the hands
  • Have deformities in the hands and nails
  • Have open wounds or burns on the hands
  • Have limb loss in the fingers
  • Have neuropathy
  • -

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site

  • Mersin University

    Mersin, Yenişehir

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The rapid global increase in the elderly population has made supportive interventions for enhancing quality of life and psychological well-being in older adults increasingly important. Physical activity not only improves physiological functioning but also positively impacts mental health in the elderly. Exercise and even light physical activity contribute to reduced depressive symptoms, improved quality of life, and increased social engagement. Game-based activities such as bocce and Jenga encourage physical movement while also supporting cognitive functioning, thereby enhancing psychological well-being. Although relatively new in Türkiye, bocce has been utilized in nursing homes to promote active aging, while Jenga is a mentally stimulating activity known to improve cognitive performance. In this context, the impact of game-based interventions on life satisfaction and psychological well-being has gained significance. Nurses play a crucial role in facilitating older adults' participation in such activities, supporting their holistic care, and enhancing their well-being. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of game-based activities-specifically bocce and Jenga-on life satisfaction, quality of life, and psychological well-being among older adults.

Conditions
Elderly, Game, Well Being
Being tested
Jenga game, Bocce game
Keywords
Elderly, Jenga, Bocce game, life satisfaction, Psychological Well-Being
Medical subject headings
Personal Satisfaction, Psychological Well-Being

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Jenga gameOther

    Also called intervention group 1

    In the Jenga game group, participants will complete the Elderly Information Form and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) before the intervention. As pre-tests, the Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS) and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS) will also be administered. Participants will play Jenga in pairs for at least 30 minutes once a week over four weeks. Grouping will consider participant preferences and promote social interaction. After the intervention, the same scales (LSS and WEMWBS) will be re-administered as post-tests to evaluate changes in life satisfaction and mental well-being.

  • Bocce gameOther

    In the Bocce game group, participants will first complete the Elderly Information Form and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), followed by pre-tests including the SF-36, Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS), and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS). Bocce sessions will take place once a week for four weeks, with each session lasting at least 30 minutes. Games will be played in pairs to enhance social interaction and psychomotor skills. Participants will be randomly assigned to six groups of two, considering individual preferences. Pairings will rotate weekly based on game outcomes to encourage diverse interaction. After the final week, the LSS and WEMWBS will be re-administered as post-tests by the researcher.

Study groups in NCT06965179
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Jenga game groupExperimentalIn the Jenga game group, participants will complete the Elderly Information Form and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) before the intervention. As pre-tests, the Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS) and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS) will also be administered. Participants will play Jenga in pairs for at least 30 minutes once a week over four weeks. Grouping will consider participant preferences and promote social interaction. After the intervention, the same scales (LSS and WEMWBS) will be re-administered as post-tests to evaluate changes in life satisfaction and mental well-being.
Receives: Other: Jenga game
Bocce game groupExperimentalIn the Bocce game group, participants will first complete the Elderly Information Form and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), followed by pre-tests including the SF-36, Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS), and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS). Bocce sessions will take place once a week for four weeks, with each session lasting at least 30 minutes. Games will be played in pairs to enhance social interaction and psychomotor skills. Participants will be randomly assigned to six groups of two, considering individual preferences. Pairings will rotate weekly based on game outcomes to encourage diverse interaction. After the final week, the LSS and WEMWBS will be re-administered as post-tests by the researcher.
Receives: Other: Bocce game
Control groupNo interventionIn the control group, participants will complete the Elderly Information Form and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), along with pre-tests including the Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS) and the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS). These participants will continue receiving the institution's standard care without any additional intervention from the researcher. At the end of the fourth week, the LSS and WEMWBS will be re-administered as post-tests.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Psychological Well-Being

    The scale was developed by Tennant et al. (2007) to assess the mental well-being levels of the general population in the United Kingdom. It is a unidimensional, 14-item, 5-point Likert-type scale. Participants respond to each item using the following options: 1 = Strongly disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Neither agree nor disagree, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly agree. The total score ranges from 14 to 70, with higher scores indicating higher levels of psychological well-being.

    Measured: Pre-intervention and 5th week post-intervention

  2. Life Satisfaction

    The "Satisfaction with Life Scale" (SWLS), developed by Diener, Emmons, Larsen, and Griffin (1985), consists of five items to assess individuals' life satisfaction. The scale is a Likert-type instrument, with responses ranging from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree," and is scored on a 1-7 point scale. The total score can range from 5 to 35, with higher scores indicating higher life satisfaction.

    Measured: Pre-intervention and 5th week post-intervention

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted11 May 2025
  2. Study start16 Apr 2025
  3. Primary completion30 Jul 2025 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Aug 2025 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
The study is planned to be conducted with a total of 36 volunteer participants, with 12 individuals in each group that meets the inclusion criteria (Jenga game group, Bocce game group, and control group)."
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
36 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06965179
Sponsor's protocol ID
78017789/050.01.04/3072208
Acronym
Game4elders
Status last verified
Apr 2025
First submitted
1 May 2025
Last updated
11 May 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Tse MMY, Lau JL, Kwan R, Cheung D, Tang ASK, Ng SSM, Lee PH, Yeung SSY. Effects of play activities program for nursing home residents with dementia on pain and psychological well-being: Cluster randomized controlled trial. Geriatr Gerontol Int. 2018 Oct;18(10):1485-1490. doi: 10.1111/ggi.13509. Epub 2018 Sep 25.

    PubMed 30255637

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Jenga game and Bocce game in people with Elderly and Game, run by Mersin University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 May 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Psychological Well-Being (time frame: Pre-intervention and 5th week post-intervention). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06965179, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 May 2025.

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