Laughter as medicine: can a comedy video calm nerves before a bladder test?
NCT ID NCT07728903
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether watching a 15-minute comedy video right before urodynamic testing — a procedure that can be uncomfortable and anxiety-provoking — helps reduce pain, anxiety, and improve readiness. About 68 adults having the test for the first time will be randomly assigned to watch the video or receive standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety, pain levels, and bladder flow parameters to see if a simple laugh can make the experience easier.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- watching a 15-minute comedy video
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce anxiety and pain during uncomfortable medical procedures without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early trial. The comedy video may not significantly affect anxiety or pain, and results may not apply to other procedures or populations.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tarsus University
Mersin, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)