Laughter therapy for mothers' well-being and attachment
The Effect of Laughter Therapy Given to Mothers in the Postpartum Period on Marital Adjustment, Life Satisfaction and Maternal Bonding Levels in Mothers; A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing whether laughter therapy can help new mothers feel happier and improve their relationships during the first year after giving birth.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Selcuk University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Konya, Selçuklu) |
| Trial ID | NCT06917417 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of laughter therapy on marital adjustment, life satisfaction, and maternal attachment levels in mothers during the postpartum period. It aims to provide a non-invasive, easily accessible intervention that can enhance the psychological well-being of mothers who have recently given birth. The study will involve mothers with healthy babies aged 1-12 months, utilizing online laughter therapy sessions to assess improvements in their mental health and relationships. The research is particularly significant as it addresses a gap in the literature regarding laughter therapy's impact on postpartum mothers in Turkey.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are heterosexual mothers over 18 years old, with a healthy baby aged 1-12 months, who can participate in online sessions.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those with psychiatric disorders, significant physical health issues, or those who do not speak Turkish.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the mental health and attachment levels of postpartum mothers, benefiting both mothers and their infants.
How similar studies have performed: While laughter therapy has shown positive effects in various populations, studies specifically targeting postpartum mothers in Turkey are limited, making this approach relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * At least primary school graduate * Over 18 years of age * Volunteer to participate in the research * Heterosexual * With a spouse or partner * At term * With a single, healthy baby * Have not had any intra-abdominal surgery * With a 1-12 month postpartum baby * Women who can use the Zoom program Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not speak Turkish, * Those with hearing and visual impairments, * Those with mental disabilities, * Those diagnosed with known psychiatric diseases, * Mothers of babies with disabilities and chronic health problems * Women with physical illnesses that prevent them from participating in Laughter Yoga sessions (breathing difficulties, persistent cough, vertigo, severe heart disease, hemorrhoids, any type of hernia such as neck, waist or inguinal hernia, severe back pain, urinary incontinence, epilepsy, etc.) * Women who develop an acute health problem for themselves or their babies, who have had their mothers or babies suddenly hospitalized, who have lost their babies, who have separated from their spouses or partners, who do not attend laughter therapy sessions regularly, and who cannot be reached after the application will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Konya, Selçuklu
- Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital — Konya, Selçuklu, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Havva Tokgöz Kekeç, PhD Student
- Email: havvatokgoz9142@gmail.com
- Phone: +905061550317
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.