Laughter yoga: a joyful way to ease childbirth fears?
NCT ID NCT07360184
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether laughter yoga can reduce fear of childbirth and increase confidence in first-time mothers. About 110 pregnant women who have never given birth will take part. They will practice laughter yoga, which combines playful laughter exercises with deep breathing, to see if it helps them feel more prepared and less anxious about labor.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 110 people
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- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 40 years
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older, * never having given birth before * be a primiparous pregnant woman experiencing her first birth, * be pregnant with a single baby, * be approximately 28-34 weeks pregnant at the start of the intervention, * be planning a vaginal birth, * have the ability to read and speak Turkish, * volunteer to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * A diagnosis of high-risk pregnancy or the presence of serious obstetric complications that prevent participation in exercise (e.g., placenta previa, uncontrolled gestational hypertension or preeclampsia, bed rest recommended due to threatened preterm labor, cervical insufficiency), * multiple pregnancy, * history of recurrent pregnancy loss (≥2 miscarriages) or pregnancy achieved through assisted reproductive techniques (e.g., IVF), * diagnosis of a known psychiatric disorder (major depression, anxiety disorder, psychosis, etc.), * history of alcohol or substance use during pregnancy, * Severe orthopedic problems or chronic respiratory system diseases that prevent participation in light exercise or laughter exercises, * Participation in other structured prenatal interventions (e.g., prenatal yoga, hypno-birth, intensive childbirth education programs) aimed at reducing fear or anxiety about childbirth during the study period.
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Akdağmadeni School of Health
Yozgat, Turkey (Türkiye)
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