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Laughter yoga boosts Kids' mood and cuts anger, study finds

NCT ID NCT06827015

Symptom relief Sponsor: Mersin University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether laughter yoga can help schoolchildren aged 8-11 who struggle with anger and low well-being. 96 kids took part, doing laughter exercises and tracking their moods. The goal was to see if this fun activity could improve their emotional health and reduce anger.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

96 people

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Started

Mar 2025

Finished

May 2025

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Ages

8 to 11 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 8-11, * Being a student who regularly attends the school where the study is conducted between February 3 and June 6, when research data is collected, * Having written consent from a parent/guardian to participate in the study, * Being willing to participate in the study, and * Scoring above the median on the Emotion Regulation Scale for Children. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosed health problem that could interfere with laughter exercises (respiratory issues, heart conditions, musculoskeletal problems), * Having undergone psychological treatment in the last 3 months, * Currently participating in another psychological support program, and * Scoring below the median on the Emotion Regulation Scale for Children. * The criteria for termination of the intervention are not attending two consecutive sessions and non-compliance with the study protocol.

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Anger problems Spiritual well-being

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ahmet Mete Işıkara Primary School

    Akdeniz, Mersin, 33010, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Hurriyet Primary School

    Akdeniz, Mersin, 33010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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