Can laughter yoga beat PMS? small study says yes

NCT ID NCT07599436

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

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

Summary

This study tested whether laughter yoga and sleep hygiene training could help university students with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). 45 female students took part in 4 weekly 45-minute laughter yoga sessions plus sleep hygiene advice. Researchers measured changes in PMS symptoms, stress levels, and sleep quality. The goal was to see if these simple, non-drug approaches could improve well-being.

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 and sleep hygiene training
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way for people with PMS to feel better without medication.
What could go wrong: This was a small study (45 participants) with no blinding, so results may not apply widely. The effects might be due to placebo or short-term enthusiasm.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia premenstrual tension Sleep Hygiene

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LAUGHTER YOGA PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME-PMS SLEEP QUALITY STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gazi University Institute of Health Sciences

Ankara, Ankara, 06000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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