BridgeMD
New treatment option for Laughter Yoga
Official title Effects of Laughter Yoga in Older Adults
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07421336
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of this study is to observe the effects of laughter yoga on psychological well-being and depressive symptoms in older adults.
- 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 to 90. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- 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.
You likely can't join if
- 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.
See the full eligibility 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
- 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.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ankara, 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 to 90 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
Explore other conditions
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.