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Can laughter yoga and art therapy on a phone app heal earthquake trauma?

NCT ID NCT06439030

Symptom relief Sponsor: Firat University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 02, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether a mobile and web-based healing program can reduce trauma and stress in university students who lived through earthquakes. The program combines film therapy, laughter yoga, stress coping training, progressive relaxation, grief education, expressive art therapy, and healthy lifestyle coaching. Around 80 students from three Turkish universities will take part, and the study will measure changes in trauma levels, coping skills, emotional eating, and healthy behaviors.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A mobile and web-based healing program that includes film therapy, laughter yoga, stress coping training, progressive relaxation, grief education, expressive art therapy, and healthy lifestyle coaching.
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could offer a scalable, accessible way to help students recover from earthquake-related trauma and build healthier coping skills.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 80 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program is complex and delivered online, so engagement and adherence could vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 28 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Continuing education at all three universities where the research will be conducted * The score obtained from the Post-Earthquake Trauma Level Determination Scale must be higher than the threshold value (52.38±5.05). Exclusion Criteria: • Students who have an existing psychiatric diagnosis and are in their final year will be excluded from the study.

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Conditions

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injury

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Stress Trauma

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Firat University

    Elâzığ, Elâzığ, 23119, Turkey (Türkiye)

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