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Can laughter yoga help stressed nursing students?

NCT ID NCT07540039

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kırıkkale 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 can reduce stress and improve self-efficacy in first-year nursing students. 88 students were split into two groups: one did laughter yoga, the other had traditional training. Researchers measured stress levels, coping behaviors, and self-confidence before and after the 4-week program. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to help students handle the pressures of clinical training.

What this could mean

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Active substance
laughter yoga
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help nursing students cope with stress and feel more confident in clinical settings.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 88 participants. Results may not apply to other groups, and the effects may be short-lived.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

88 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

17 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being a first-year nursing student * Enrolled in the Fundamentals of Nursing course for the first time * Volunteering to participate in the study * No history of psychiatric diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: * Previous education in any health-related field * Prior enrollment in the Fundamentals of Nursing course * History of psychiatric disorders * Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism * Pregnancy * History of malignancy * Congestive heart failure * Psychotic disorders * Chronic liver or kidney failure * Nephrotic syndrome * Continuous medication use (e.g., ACE inhibitors, ARBs, phenytoin, barbiturates, oral contraceptives) * Surgery within the last 3 months * Uncontrolled hypertension * Glaucoma, hernia, or epilepsy

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Laughter yoga Nursing students Perceived stress Self efficacy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kırıkkale University Rectorate Ankara Road 7.Km 71450 Yahşihan/ KIRIKKALE

    Kirikkale, Kırıkkale Yahşihan, 71450, Turkey (Türkiye)

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