Laughter yoga may help First-Year students adjust

NCT ID NCT07212348

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

Summary

This study looked at whether laughter yoga can improve well-being and psychological adjustment in first-year midwifery students. 54 students were randomly assigned to either a laughter yoga group or a control group. Researchers measured mental health and well-being using questionnaires to see if laughter yoga helps students adapt to college life.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

54 people

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Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Newly enrolled in the Department of Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University in the 2025-2026 academic year. * Willing to participate in the study voluntarily. Exclusion Criteria: * İndividuals scoring 2 or higher on the GHQ-12. * Those with urinary incontinence problems. * Individuals who have recently undergone surgical operations. * Those who regularly practice yoga, pilates, or similar sports/exercises. * Individuals with asthma, COPD, or heart conditions.

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Psychological Well-Being

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  • Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen Üniversitesi

    Ağrı, Turkey (Türkiye)

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