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The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Pain, Fatigue, and General Well-Being in Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers

Effect of Laughter Yoga on Pain, Fatigue and General Well-Being in Cancer Patients and Their Caregivers: A Randomized Controlled Study


Sponsor

Çankırı Karatekin University

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

May 5, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effect of laughter yoga on pain, fatigue, and general well-being in cancer patients and their caregivers. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a laughter yoga intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive six sessions of laughter yoga over two weeks. Outcomes will be measured before and after the intervention.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

  • Individuals who volunteer to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria2

  • having asthma or COPD
  • being under 18 or over 65 years of age, and having any health condition or disability that impairs communication (such as visual or hearing impairments, or neurological or psychiatric disorders).

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALLaughter Yoga

Laughter yoga sessions are a behavioral intervention regularly conducted to help participants reduce stress, build social connections, and enhance overall well-being.


Locations(1)

Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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