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Laughter yoga tested as a tool to ease autism anxiety and parent stress

NCT ID NCT06326255

Symptom relief Sponsor: LAM Chung Yan Hemio Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study explores whether laughter yoga can reduce depression and anxiety in children with autism spectrum disorder (ages 8–12) and lower parenting stress for their parents. 66 families will either take part in laughter yoga sessions or be placed on a waiting list. The study focuses on whether families find it acceptable and feasible, and measures changes in mood and stress.

What this could mean

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Active substance
laughter yoga
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a low-cost, fun way to help children with autism feel less anxious or depressed and support their parents.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (66 families) testing feasibility, not effectiveness. Results may not apply broadly, and laughter yoga may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 66 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

8 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: THE CHILD should: * aged 8 to 12 * be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (according to either The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision (DSM-5-TR) or International Classification of Diseases 11th), and * able to read and understand Chinese and Cantonese, and * have a parent (father or mother) participating in this study together. THE PARENT should: * be able to read and understand Chinese and Cantonese, and * willing to attend the laughter yoga classes with their child, and * willing to complete the required post-test. Exclusion Criteria: THE CHILD: * has recently undergone surgery, or * has a primary diagnosis not ASD, or * has an intelligence quotient lower than 70, or * has been diagnosed low functioning ASD, or * has severe behavioral problems, or * is receiving medical treatment for anxiety or depression at the start of the laughter yoga program. THE PARENT has: * recently undergone surgery, or * been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, or * no child with ASD is willing to participate in this study.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder autism spectrum disorder Depression depressive disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Autism spectrum disorder Depression Parenting stress

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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