Can laughter yoga ease PMS? new study says maybe
NCT ID NCT07139223
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether laughter yoga can help with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and quality of life in young women. Sixty-nine women aged 18-25 with PMS took part in laughter yoga sessions twice a week for four weeks, plus daily practice at home. The goal was to see if this fun, drug-free activity could reduce physical and emotional 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 reduce PMS symptoms and improve quality of life for young women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 69 participants. Results may not apply to all women, and the effect may be modest or due to placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Bilecik Seyh Edebali University
Bilecik, Bir Eyalet Seçin, 11000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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