Laughter yoga tested as a remedy for MS fatigue and sleep troubles
NCT ID NCT06783413
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether laughter yoga—a practice combining laughing exercises and breathing techniques—can reduce fatigue, improve sleep quality, and boost psychological well-being in people with multiple sclerosis. Forty MS patients participated, with one group doing laughter yoga sessions and the other continuing standard care. The goal was to see if this playful, low-cost activity could ease common MS symptoms.
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 MS patients feel less tired and sleep better.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants. The effects may not be strong or last long, and results may not apply to all MS patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University
Tokat Province, 60500, Turkey (Türkiye)
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