RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07421336

Effects of Laughter Yoga in Older Adults

EFFECTS OF LAUGHTER YOGA ON PSYCHOLOGİCAL WELL-BEING AND DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS IN OLDER ADULTS


Sponsor

Ankara University

Enrollment

70 participants

Start Date

Dec 3, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to observe the effects of laughter yoga on psychological well-being and depressive symptoms in older adults.


Eligibility

Min Age: 60 YearsMax Age: 90 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study tests whether laughter yoga — a practice that combines voluntary laughing exercises with deep breathing — can improve mental well-being, reduce stress, and boost mood in older adults living in care facilities or the community. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 65 or older - You can read and write - You do not have a diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or a mental disorder - You do not have communication difficulties that would prevent completing questionnaires - You are willing to participate **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have dementia, Alzheimer's, or a diagnosed mental disorder - You have communication problems preventing participation Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERLughter yoga

The study divided the intervention and control groups. Participants in the intervention group will be given laughter yoga. Data collection tools will be administered as pre-tests to both the intervention and control groups. After the laughter yoga sessions are completed, data collection tools will be administered again as post-tests to both groups.


Locations(1)

Ankara University Faculty of Nursing

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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