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Evaluation of the Effects of Laughter Yoga

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by Firat University
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorFirat University
Started2026-03-10
Est. completion2026-07-10
Eligibility
Age18 Years+
Healthy vol.Accepted

Summary

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of laughter yoga on pain intensity, fatigue, and beta-endorphin levels in patients with Multiple Sclerosis. Laughter yoga, a complementary therapy combining breathing exercises and laughter techniques, may help improve symptom management and psychological well-being in individuals with MS.

Eligibility

Age: 18 Years+Healthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* • Being over 18 years old

  * Being able to communicate adequately
  * Volunteering to participate in the research

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unwillingness to participate in the study

Having severe cognitive impairment that prevents understanding or participation in the intervention

Having a psychiatric disorder that may affect participation in the study

Experiencing an acute MS relapse during the study period

Having another serious neurological or chronic disease that may affect the study outcomes

Regular participation in another complementary therapy program similar to laughter yoga

Communication problems that prevent participation in the intervention sessions

Conditions1

Multiple Sclerosis

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