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New treatment option for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Official title The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Symptom Severity, Depression-anxiety-stress, Sleep Quality and Quality of Life in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06705153
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will be conducted to evaluate the effect of laughter yoga on symptom severity, depression, anxiety, stress, sleep and quality of life in patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The following hypotheses will be tested in this study: H1: Laughter yoga reduces symptom severity in patients with IBS.
- 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 18 to 90
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosed with IBS according to Rome IV criteria,
- Scoring 75 and above on the IBS-SSS score,
- DASS-42 scores of 10 and above for depression, 8 and above for anxiety, 15 and above for stress,
- Over 18 years of age,
- Bleeding hemorrhoids, all types of hernia, persistent cough, severe back pain, heart diseases, high blood pressure, urinary incontinence, major...
You likely can't join if
- who do not practice laughter yoga,
- who do not attend regularly,
- Patients whose treatment regimen has changed and
- Patients who wish to leave the study will be excluded from the study.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Diagnosed with IBS according to Rome IV criteria,
- Scoring 75 and above on the IBS-SSS score,
- DASS-42 scores of 10 and above for depression, 8 and above for anxiety, 15 and above for stress,
- Over 18 years of age,
- Bleeding hemorrhoids, all types of hernia, persistent cough, severe back pain, heart diseases, high blood pressure, urinary incontinence, major psychiatric diseases, pregnancy, cold/flu, no epilepsy, no surgery in the...
- Patients with a smartphone/computer where it is possible to participate in a video call for laughter yoga,
- Patients without communication problems and
- Patients who agree to participate in the study will be included in the study.
- who do not practice laughter yoga,
- who do not attend regularly,
- Patients whose treatment regimen has changed and
- Patients who wish to leave the study will be excluded from the study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Erzurum, Yakutiye, 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, 18 years to 90 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Erzurum, Yakutiye, 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.