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Official title Laughter Yoga is Role in Enhancing Sleep and Well-being in the Elderly
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06685731
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Objective: The study aims to evaluate the effects of Laughter Yoga on sleep quality, vitality, active aging, and quality of life in individuals aged 60 and over. Method: This randomized controlled experimental study will be conducted between 01.09.2024 and 31.12.2024 with elderly individuals aged 60 and over who are registered at Şavşat Family Health Center No.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 60 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 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,
You likely can't join if
- 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...
See the full eligibility 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.
- 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...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Artvin, Şavşat, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 60 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Artvin, Şavşat, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.