Can a laugh before surgery calm a Child's nerves?
NCT ID NCT07577024
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 30-minute laughter yoga session could reduce anxiety in 100 children aged 5-12 before their first surgery. One group did laughter yoga while the other received standard care. Researchers measured anxiety levels using a standard scale to see if the fun intervention made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- laughter yoga
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children feel calmer before surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study. The effect may not be large or apply to all children. Laughter yoga may not be suitable for everyone.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Etlik city hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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