Laughter as medicine: comedy films calm liver transplant patients

NCT ID NCT06919588

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 32 times

Summary

This study looked at whether watching clips from classical Turkish comedy films could lower anxiety and improve vital signs in 120 liver transplant recipients before their surgery. Participants were adults over 18 with no vision or hearing problems. The results may show a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer before a major operation.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bitlis Eren University

    Bitlis, 13100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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