Laughter yoga: a new prescription for diabetes comfort?
NCT ID NCT07271706
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether a 4-week laughter yoga program can improve self-management and comfort in 80 adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants will attend twice-weekly 40-minute sessions led by a certified facilitator. The goal is to see if this fun, low-cost activity can boost diabetes control and overall well-being.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- laughter yoga
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help people with type 2 diabetes feel more comfortable and better manage their condition.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The benefits of laughter yoga may be modest or not last long-term.
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