Laughter may be the best medicine for dialysis patients
NCT ID NCT05726552
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether online laughter therapy could help people on hemodialysis feel less depressed, anxious, and stressed, and improve their quality of life. Sixty-nine adults who were on dialysis took part. They did laughter therapy sessions online. The results showed that laughter therapy may help reduce stress and improve well-being.
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Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University
Zonguldak, Turkey (Türkiye)
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