Laughter and reminiscence: a new program aims to brighten Seniors' days
NCT ID NCT07498179
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study is testing a 5-week program of fun activities—like laughter therapy, reminiscing about the past, and brain games—for seniors living in care facilities. Researchers want to see if it helps improve emotional well-being, reduce anxiety, and calm agitated behavior. The program involves 200 older adults (age 62+) in Slovakia, with some getting the activities and others serving as a comparison group.
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Active substance
Activation and Socialization Intervention Program (laughter therapy, reminiscence therapy, and cognitive/social stimulation activities)
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could offer a simple, non-drug way to improve mood and reduce anxiety and agitation in older adults living in care facilities.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 200 participants in one region of Slovakia, so results may not apply broadly. The program is also short (5 weeks), so long-term benefits are uncertain.
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Locations
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Office of the Higher Territorial Unit of Banská Bystrica
Banská Bystrica, 974 11, Slovakia