Laughter Yoga to Improve Sleep and Well-being in Older Adults
The Effects of Laughter Yoga on Sleep Quality, Vitality, Active Aging, and Quality of Life in Elderly Individuals
This study is testing if Laughter Yoga can help older adults sleep better and feel healthier and happier.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Artvin Coruh University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Artvin, Şavşat) |
| Trial ID | NCT06685731 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of Laughter Yoga on sleep quality, vitality, and overall well-being in individuals aged 60 and over. Conducted at Şavşat Family Health Center, participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group, which will engage in 12 Laughter Yoga sessions over six weeks, or a control group with no intervention. Data will be collected using various validated scales to assess mental and physical health outcomes. The study aims to provide insights into the effectiveness of Laughter Yoga as a low-cost intervention for enhancing quality of life in the elderly.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 60 and over, residing in Şavşat, with no significant cognitive or physical impairments.
Not a fit: Patients with severe psychiatric disorders, significant physical limitations, or recent surgeries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve sleep quality and overall well-being in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive effects of Laughter Yoga on mental health outcomes in older adults, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Reside in Şavşat, * Aged 60 or over, * No issues with vision, hearing, or perception, * Scored 24 or higher on the Mini-Mental State Examination, * Not undergoing psychiatric treatment, * No physical limitations that would impede participation in laughter yoga (e.g., fractures, open wounds, or muscle weakness in the hands, wrists, or arms), * Literate, * Open to communication, * Willing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Scored below 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination, * Severe hearing or perceptual impairments that hinder communication, * Major psychiatric disorders, * Underwent surgery within the last three months, * Medical conditions that could cause physical strain or increase abdominal pressure during laughter yoga (e.g., bleeding hemorrhoids, any type of hernia, persistent cough, severe back pain, heart disease, hypertension, urinary incontinence, epilepsy), and individuals with oncological conditions will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Artvin, Şavşat
- Şavşat 1St Family Health Center — Artvin, Şavşat, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Şerife Köleoğlu
- Email: srfkoleoglu@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 506 243 26 07
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.