Laughter yoga tested as a fun remedy for PMS
NCT ID NCT07074314
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether laughter yoga can improve quality of life and reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in young people aged 18 to 25. Seventy-five participants with regular periods took part. The approach combines breathing exercises, clapping, and playful games to trigger laughter. Researchers measured coping skills and PMS-specific quality of life.
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, enjoyable way to ease PMS symptoms and improve quality of life without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply widely. The intervention is subjective and hard to standardize.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cukurova University
Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)
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