Laughter yoga or Pilates alongside childbirth classes for pregnant women
Official title: The Effect Of Laughter Yoga And Pilates On Pregnancy Compliance, Anxiety And Prenatal Attachment In Pregnant Women Receiving Childbirth Preparation Training
Run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa · NCT07031648 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will test whether adding laughter yoga or Pilates to childbirth classes helps pregnant women past 20 weeks reduce anxiety, adjust to pregnancy better, and feel more attached to their baby.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kastamonu) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 13, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 20, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 20, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07031648 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Pregnant women more than 20 weeks gestation who do not have multiple or high-risk pregnancies, fetal anomalies, major mental illness, or physical disabilities and who can attend in-person sessions are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Women with multiple or high-risk pregnancies, significant medical or psychiatric conditions, fetal anomalies or intrauterine growth restriction, prior intra-abdominal surgery, or those unable to attend sessions are unlikely to benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Pregnant women over 20 weeks without multiple or high-risk pregnancies were enrolled and assigned to one of three groups: laughter yoga, Pilates, or standard childbirth education. The study measured pregnancy adjustment, anxiety, and prenatal attachment before and after the intervention. Participants with major medical or mental health issues, fetal anomalies, or prior intra-abdominal surgery were excluded. Interventions were delivered in person at the Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa site in Kastamonu.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If effective, these low-cost, nonpharmacologic activities could reduce anxiety and improve maternal adjustment and bonding during pregnancy.
How similar studies have gone: Prior small studies of prenatal exercise and yoga have shown some reductions in anxiety and improved mood or attachment, but laughter yoga is less well studied and overall evidence is limited and mixed.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Week of pregnancy over 20 weeks Without multiple and risky pregnancies, Those who have not undergone intra-abdominal surgery, Not having a mental illness, No physical disability, Without any fetal anomalies and intrauterine growth retardation, Pregnant women who agreed to participate in the study were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: Incomplete filling of data forms, Not volunteering to participate in the study.
Where it's running
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Demet Güney
Kastamonu, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Demet Güney, MSc.
- Email: dguney@kastamonu.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 545 662 00 57
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.