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Can one minute of laughter a day boost Well-Being after an earthquake?

NCT ID NCT07563140

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tested whether a daily 1-minute group laughter exercise, called Laughie, could improve well-being in 20 earthquake survivors in Türkiye. Participants joined virtual sessions for 14 days and also practiced laughing with a recording twice a day. Researchers measured enjoyment, feasibility, and changes in well-being using questionnaires. The study is small and early-stage, but aims to see if this simple, free activity could help people feel better after trauma.

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Active substance
Laughie (Laugh Intentionally Everyday) - a behavioral intervention involving guided intentional laughter exercises in daily virtual group sessions
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to boost well-being in people who have survived a traumatic event like an earthquake.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants and no control group, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is very brief (1 minute per session) and may not produce lasting benefits.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

20 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Aug 2024

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

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria Adults aged 18 to 65 years Ability to use a smartphone or other smart device Ability to access and participate in online sessions Willingness to participate in the study Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria Individuals who do not meet the inclusion criteria Individuals unable to participate in online group sessions

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Locations

  • Hacettepe University

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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