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Effects of Laughter Yoga in Older Adults
The purpose of this study is to observe the effects of laughter yoga on psychological well-being and depressive symptoms in older adults.
ClinicalTrials.gov IDNCT07421336
PhaseNA
Enrollment70
SponsorAnkara University
Age60 Years – 90 Years
SexALL
Conditions studied
Laughter Yoga
About this study
The purpose of this study is to observe the effects of laughter yoga on psychological well-being and depressive symptoms in older adults.
Interventions
- Other: Lughter 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.
Primary outcomes
- geriatric depression scale - short form (eight weeks)
- Psychological Well-being Scale for the Elderly (YPİOÖ) (eight weeks)
Eligibility information
Inclusion Criteria:
* Not having a diagnosis of neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's or dementia.
* Not having a diagnosis of mental disorder
* Being 65 years and older
* Literacy
* Not having communication problems that would prevent answering the data collection form.
* Volunteering to participate in the research
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a diagnosis of neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's or dementia.
* Having a diagnosis of mental disorder
* Being under 60 years of age
* Illiteracy
* Having communication problems that prevent one from answering the data collection form.
* Not volunteering to participate in the research.
Study locations
- Ankara University Faculty of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Before you participate: Varda Clinical is an independent discovery tool, not the study sponsor or a medical provider. Eligibility can only be determined by the official study team. Discuss potential risks and benefits with a qualified healthcare professional.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov. Record last refreshed by Varda Clinical: 2026-10-15.