Can laughter yoga beat burnout? study tests playful stress relief for midwives
NCT ID NCT06519513
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether laughter yoga can reduce stress and burnout in midwives. Midwives with moderate to high stress will take part in laughter yoga sessions that include deep breathing, hand clapping, and playful games. Researchers will measure changes in stress, burnout, and general mental health using standard questionnaires.
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, low-cost way to help midwives manage job stress and prevent burnout.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with 80 participants. Results may not apply to all midwives or other healthcare workers.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kırklareli University
Kırklareli, Turkey (Türkiye)
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