Postpartum DepressionNCT05133583
Effect of Laughter Yoga Therapy on Postpartum Depression
A study testing Laughter yoga in people with Postpartum Depression, run by Adiyaman University Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Laughter yoga sessions, stretches and stretches, songs, clapping and body It starts with light warm-up techniques that include movements. These are to break down all kinds of inhibitions and It is aimed at developing the feelings of childlike play. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 to 60 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Postpartum Depression
- What is being tested?
- Laughter yoga
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 104 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 20 Apr 2021to 10 Sep 2021
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 19 to 60 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- have a healthy baby
Who cannot join
- Absence of a psychiatric illness No chronic disease The newborn has no health problems
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Laughter yoga sessions, stretches and stretches, songs, clapping and body It starts with light warm-up techniques that include movements. These are to break down all kinds of inhibitions and It is aimed at developing the feelings of childlike play. breathing exercises lungs they are ready to laugh and are combined with the following series of laughing exercises. LY In order to provide group dynamics in therapy, the group should consist of at least 5-12 people.
provided. Real laughter is often experienced during laughter meditation; it's contagious and may trigger laughter in other people in the group, hence the group can establish greater connections with its members. Laughter yoga sessions are always held at the same time and in the same place to encourage the participation of individuals.
has been done.
Read the detailed description
Laughter yoga sessions, stretches and stretches, songs, clapping and body It starts with light warm-up techniques that include movements. These are to break down all kinds of inhibitions and It is aimed at developing the feelings of childlike play. breathing exercises lungs they are ready to laugh and are combined with the following series of laughing exercises. LY In order to provide group dynamics in therapy, the group should consist of at least 5-12 people.
provided. Real laughter is often experienced during laughter meditation; it's contagious and may trigger laughter in other people in the group, hence the group can establish greater connections with its members. Laughter yoga sessions are always held at the same time and in the same place to encourage the participation of individuals.
has been done. Therapy sessions are between 40-45 minutes. Sessions started on time and was completed on time. In the research, a total of 6 sessions of laughter, once a week, yoga was done. The experimental group was interviewed in an online meeting prepared by a certified LY trainer.
She received LY exercises once a week (40 minutes per session) for 6 weeks (6 sessions). Each The meeting was organized with a maximum of 12 people.
- Conditions
- Postpartum Depression
- Being tested
- Laughter yoga
- Medical subject headings
- Depression, Postpartum
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Laughter yogaOther
The experimental group was interviewed in an online meeting prepared by a certified LY trainer.
She received LY exercises once a week (40 minutes per session) for 6 weeks (6 sessions). Each The meeting was organized with a maximum of 12 people.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| intervatonal | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Laughter yoga |
| control | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Effect of Laughter Yoga therapy on postpartum Depression
The experimental group was interviewed in an online meeting prepared by a certified LY trainer.
She received LY exercises once a week for 6 weeks (6 sessions). Each The meeting was organized with a maximum of 12 people. LY exercises were done as follows; Before starting the exercise, clapping-warm-up exercises for 10 minutes, deep breathing exercises were applied. The remaining 30 minutes were devoted to childlike acting and laughing exercises.
Participants mainly focused on mind control, breathing control and relaxation body movements.
they focused. Focusing on the emerging moment is a way to release negative emotions.
It is assumed to provide temporary relief from negative thoughts while providing opportunities for
Measured: 6 week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Nov 2021
- Study start20 Apr 2021
- Primary completion2 Jun 2021
- Study completion10 Sep 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Postpartum DepressionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Factorial
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 104 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Adiyaman University Research Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Didem Kucukkelepce, Adiyaman University Research Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05133583
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- lokman hekim
- Status last verified
- Nov 2021
- First submitted
- 13 Nov 2021
- Last updated
- 24 Nov 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Nov 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Laughter Yoga Therapy on Postpartum Depression
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05133583
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- lokman hekim
- Conditions
- Postpartum Depression
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 104 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Adiyaman University Research HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Apr 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 2 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Sep 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Nov 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Laughter yoga sessions, stretches and stretches, songs, clapping and body It starts with light warm-up techniques that include movements. These are to break down all kinds of inhibitions and It is aimed at developing the feelings of childlike play. breathing exercises lungs they are ready to laugh and are combined with the following series of laughing exercises. LY In order to provide group dynamics in therapy, the group should consist of at least 5-12 people.
provided. Real laughter is often experienced during laughter meditation; it's contagious and may trigger laughter in other people in the group, hence the group can establish greater connections with its members. Laughter yoga sessions are always held at the same time and in the same place to encourage the participation of individuals.
has been done.
Detailed description
Laughter yoga sessions, stretches and stretches, songs, clapping and body It starts with light warm-up techniques that include movements. These are to break down all kinds of inhibitions and It is aimed at developing the feelings of childlike play. breathing exercises lungs they are ready to laugh and are combined with the following series of laughing exercises. LY In order to provide group dynamics in therapy, the group should consist of at least 5-12 people.
provided. Real laughter is often experienced during laughter meditation; it's contagious and may trigger laughter in other people in the group, hence the group can establish greater connections with its members. Laughter yoga sessions are always held at the same time and in the same place to encourage the participation of individuals.
has been done. Therapy sessions are between 40-45 minutes. Sessions started on time and was completed on time. In the research, a total of 6 sessions of laughter, once a week, yoga was done. The experimental group was interviewed in an online meeting prepared by a certified LY trainer.
She received LY exercises once a week (40 minutes per session) for 6 weeks (6 sessions). Each The meeting was organized with a maximum of 12 people.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Factorial
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| intervatonal | Experimental | Other: Laughter yoga |
| control | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 to 60 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- have a healthy baby
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Absence of a psychiatric illness No chronic disease The newborn has no health problems
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Laughter yogaThe experimental group was interviewed in an online meeting prepared by a certified LY trainer. She received LY exercises once a week (40 minutes per session) for 6 weeks (6 sessions). Each The meeting was organized with a maximum of 12 people. | Other | intervatonal |
Primary outcome
Effect of Laughter Yoga therapy on postpartum Depression
Time frame: 6 week
The experimental group was interviewed in an online meeting prepared by a certified LY trainer. She received LY exercises once a week for 6 weeks (6 sessions). Each The meeting was organized with a maximum of 12 people. LY exercises were done as follows; Before starting the exercise, clapping-warm-up exercises for 10 minutes, deep breathing exercises were applied. The remaining 30 minutes were devoted to childlike acting and laughing exercises. Participants mainly focused on mind control, breathing control and relaxation body movements. they focused. Focusing on the emerging moment is a way to release negative emotions. It is assumed to provide temporary relief from negative thoughts while providing opportunities for
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Nov 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Laughter yoga in people with Postpartum Depression, run by Adiyaman University Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Nov 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Effect of Laughter Yoga therapy on postpartum Depression (time frame: 6 week). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 24 Nov 2021; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.