Evaluation of the Effects of Laughter Yoga

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Conditions studied: Multiple Sclerosis

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07524231

Run by

Firat University

People needed

72

Starts

2026-03-10

Expected to finish

2026-08-10

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-13

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• • Being over 18 years old
• Being able to communicate adequately
• Volunteering to participate in the research

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Gül DURAL — Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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