Laughter might be the best medicine for aging lungs and aches
NCT ID NCT07352774
First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tests whether laughter therapy can improve lung function and reduce pain in people aged 60 and older. Sixty-four seniors will take part in weekly 45-50 minute sessions that include warm-up, breathing, and laughter exercises, plus meditation. Researchers will measure changes in breathing tests and pain scores after 4 weeks.
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Ankara University
Ankara, Ankara, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
Laughter therapy (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help older adults breathe easier and feel less pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 64 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effects of laughter therapy are hard to measure and may not be significant.
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