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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder Depression end stage renal failure mixed anxiety and depressive disorder

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University

    Zonguldak, Turkey (Türkiye)