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Laughter yoga tested as a remedy for MS fatigue and sleep troubles

NCT ID NCT06783413

Symptom relief Sponsor: Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether laughter yoga—a practice combining laughing exercises and breathing techniques—can reduce fatigue, improve sleep quality, and boost psychological well-being in people with multiple sclerosis. Forty MS patients participated, with one group doing laughter yoga sessions and the other continuing standard care. The goal was to see if this playful, low-cost activity could ease common MS symptoms.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
laughter yoga
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help MS patients feel less tired and sleep better.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 40 participants. The effects may not be strong or last long, and results may not apply to all MS patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Being between the ages of 18-65 2. Being literate 3. Being diagnosed with MS 4. Not having had an attack in the last month 5. Being under 6.5 on the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) 6. Not having a diagnosis of cognitive or mental disorder 7. Being willing to participate in the study 8. The patient has internet access 9. Not having incontinence Exclusion Criteria: 1. Having a diagnosis of cognitive or mental disorder 2. Having communication problems 3. Having previously experienced laughter yoga 4. Having a history of surgery in the last 3 months

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fatigue insomnia multiple sclerosis Psychological Well-Being

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Fatigue Multiple sclerosis Psychological well-being Sleep quality

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University

    Tokat Province, 60500, Turkey (Türkiye)

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