Laughter TherapyNCT05717231
The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Tex Anxiety and Educational Stress
A study testing laughter yoga in people with Laughter Therapy and Anxiety, run by Hacettepe University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The primary purpose of this study is to examine the effects of laughter therapy on tex anxiety and educational stress in 8th-grade students. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 13 to 14 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Laughter Therapy, Anxiety, Stress, Exam
- What is being tested?
- laughter yoga
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 64 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 3 Apr 2022to 9 Jun 2022
- 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 13 to 14 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
The inclusion criteria of the study were determined as being an 8th-grade student, speaking and understanding Turkish, and being able to perform daily life activities.
The exclusion criteria of the study were to have undergone a surgical operation in the last three months, and to have uncontrollable blood pressure, diabetes and asthma.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Tex Anxiety and Educational Stress in 8th-Grade Students
The primary purpose of this study is to examine the effects of laughter therapy on tex anxiety and educational stress in 8th-grade students.
- Conditions
- Laughter Therapy, Anxiety, Stress, Exam
- Being tested
- laughter yoga
- Medical subject headings
- Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
laughter yogaBehavioural
laughter yoga
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| laughter yoga | Experimental | Laughter yoga was performed face-to-face with the intervention group for 35-40 minutes twice a week and in 6 sessions in total. Receives: Behavioral: laughter yoga |
| Control group | No intervention | No intervention was performed for the control group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Westside Test Anxiety Scale
The Westside Test Anxiety Inventory is a ten-item scale in a single dimension that aims to measure test anxiety. The scale was developed to be used in examining the effect of a program to reduce test anxiety.
Measured: up to 6 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
Educational stress
It is a self-reported 5-point Likert-type measurement tool consisting of 16 items. The educational stress scale consists of four sub-dimensions: work pressure, course load, success anxiety, and expectation versus hopelessness. In addition to the sub-dimensions in the scale, the total score for the overall scale is calculated.
Measured: up to 6 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Feb 2023
- Study start3 Apr 2022
- Primary completion9 Jun 2022
- Study completion9 Jun 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Laughter TherapyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Hacettepe UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Bilge Kalanlar, Hacettepe University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05717231
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E2273
- Status last verified
- Jan 2023
- First submitted
- 29 Jan 2023
- Last updated
- 8 Feb 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Feb 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Tex Anxiety and Educational Stress in 8th-Grade Students
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05717231
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E2273
- Conditions
- Laughter Therapy, Anxiety, Stress, Exam
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 3 Apr 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 9 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 9 Jun 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Feb 2023 (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.
The primary purpose of this study is to examine the effects of laughter therapy on tex anxiety and educational stress in 8th-grade students.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| laughter yoga | Experimental | Behavioral: laughter yogaLaughter yoga was performed face-to-face with the intervention group for 35-40 minutes twice a week and in 6 sessions in total. |
| Control group | No intervention | –No intervention was performed for the control group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 13 to 14 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
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 yogalaughter yoga | Behavioural | laughter yoga |
Primary outcome
Westside Test Anxiety Scale
Time frame: up to 6 weeks
The Westside Test Anxiety Inventory is a ten-item scale in a single dimension that aims to measure test anxiety. The scale was developed to be used in examining the effect of a program to reduce test anxiety.
1 secondary outcome
Educational stress
Time frame: up to 6 weeks
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 8 Feb 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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 Laughter Therapy and Anxiety, run by Hacettepe University 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?
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 8 Feb 2023. 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?
Westside Test Anxiety Scale (time frame: up to 6 weeks). 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 8 Feb 2023.