Can laughter yoga help stressed nursing students?

NCT ID NCT07540039

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kırıkkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether laughter yoga can reduce stress and improve self-efficacy in first-year nursing students. 88 students were split into two groups: one did laughter yoga, the other had traditional training. Researchers measured stress levels, coping behaviors, and self-confidence before and after the 4-week program. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to help students handle the pressures of clinical training.

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 nursing students cope with stress and feel more confident in clinical settings.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with only 88 participants. Results may not apply to other groups, and the effects may be short-lived.

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LAUGHTER YOGA NURSING STUDENTS PERCEIVED STRESS SELF EFFICACY

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Locations

Kırıkkale University Rectorate Ankara Road 7.Km 71450 Yahşihan/ KIRIKKALE

Kirikkale, Kırıkkale Yahşihan, 71450, Turkey (Türkiye)

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