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Anger ProblemsNCT06827015

Laughter Yoga's Impact on Children's Anger and Well-Being

A study testing Laughter-Based Anger Reduction Program in people with Anger Problems and Spiritual Well-being, run by Mersin University at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study aims to evaluate the effects of laughter yoga on anger levels and mental well-being in schoolchildren. Research indicates that laughter yoga has the potential to reduce stress and improve communication skills. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 8 to 11 years
Conditions the study is for
Anger Problems, Spiritual Well-being
What is being tested?
Laughter-Based Anger Reduction Program
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
96 participants
Where
2 sitesTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
16 Mar 2025to 25 May 2025
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 8 to 11 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Being between the ages of 8-11,
  • Being a student who regularly attends the school where the study is conducted between February 3 and June 6, when research data is collected,
  • Having written consent from a parent/guardian to participate in the study,
  • Being willing to participate in the study, and
  • Scoring above the median on the Emotion Regulation Scale for Children.

Who cannot join

  • Having a diagnosed health problem that could interfere with laughter exercises (respiratory issues, heart conditions, musculoskeletal problems),
  • Having undergone psychological treatment in the last 3 months,
  • Currently participating in another psychological support program, and
  • Scoring below the median on the Emotion Regulation Scale for Children.
  • The criteria for termination of the intervention are not attending two consecutive sessions and non-compliance with the study protocol.

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)2 sites

  • Ahmet Mete Işıkara Primary School

    Akdeniz, Mersin, 33010

  • Hurriyet Primary School

    Akdeniz, Mersin, 33010

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Anger Levels and Subjective Well-Being in School-Aged Children

This study aims to evaluate the effects of laughter yoga on anger levels and mental well-being in schoolchildren. Research indicates that laughter yoga has the potential to reduce stress and improve communication skills. There have been few studies specifically targeting children with high anger levels and low mental well-being. This study focuses on children under stress or with limited social support. Laughter yoga is a fun and effective technique that can be easily integrated into children's daily lives. The study is expected to provide positive contributions to the educational environment and reduce behavioral issues.

Read the detailed description

This study is a randomized controlled trial aimed at evaluating the effects of laughter yoga on school-aged children's anger levels and mental well-being. The research encompasses a total of 2958 students from two primary schools in Mersin Akdeniz, using 396 fourth-grade students as the sample. Specifically, this research targets children exposed to stress or limited social support, as there are few studies focusing on children with high anger levels and low mental well-being. Children will be assigned to intervention and delay groups based on simple randomization of their anger scores. This process will be conducted branch-based with the assistance of another researcher, and neither participants nor statisticians will have access to group information. The research will collect data in four stages: pre-test, intervention process, post-test, and a follow-up one month later. At each stage, the Emotion Regulation Scale for Children and the Mental Well-Being Questionnaire will be used. Participants will fill in the Mental Well-Being Questionnaire every night before bed during the intervention period, allowing us to evaluate the study's effects. In the long term, it is expected that integrating laughter yoga into children's daily lives in a fun and effective way will provide positive contributions in educational settings and reduce behavioral problems. Research also indicates that laughter yoga has the potential for stress reduction and enhancing communication skills.

Being tested
Laughter-Based Anger Reduction Program
Keywords
ANGER, LAUGHTER YOGA, SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING, SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Laughter-Based Anger Reduction ProgramBehavioural

    This intervention involves structured Laughter Yoga sessions lasting 40 minutes each, conducted twice a week. It specifically targets students with high anger levels. The program combines breathing exercises, playful laughter activities, and relaxation techniques to reduce stress and promote emotional regulation. Unlike other interventions, this program uniquely emphasizes laughter as a tool for managing anger and enhancing overall well-being.

Study groups in NCT06827015
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group Receiving Laughter YogaExperimentalEight Laughter Yoga Sessions, Each Lasting 40 Minutes, Conducted Twice a Week, for Students with High Anger Levels
Receives: Behavioral: Laughter-Based Anger Reduction Program
Group Without Any InterventionNo interventionParticipants Receiving No Intervention to Assess Baseline Anger Levels

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Emotion Regulation Scale for Children (ÇDDÖ)

    Emotion Regulation Scale for Children (ÇDDÖ) is designed to assess emotion regulation skills in children aged 8-12. The scale consists of four subscales: Anger (9 items), Excitement (5 items), Fear (8 items), and Sadness (7 items). Each item is rated using a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (does not describe me at all) to 4 (describes me completely). In the reliability and validity study of the Turkish version, the Cronbach's Alpha coefficient was found to be 0.85 for the overall scale. Additionally, there are reverse-scored items (Anger items: 2, 9; Excitement items: 4, 5; Fear items: 3, 6, 7).An increase in the total score indicates an improvement in emotion regulation levels. The average score is 79.50 ± 11.11. Scores below 68.39 indicate poor emotion regulation skills, while scores above 90.61 indicate a positive condition. The ÇDDÖ is planned to be administered on three different occasions: as a pre-test,post-test, and one-month follow-up.

    Measured: 2 MONTHS

  2. Mental Well-Being Survey

    This survey study aims to evaluate children's daily emotional states using a visual tool. Every day before going to bed, children select the expression that best reflects their emotional state. For evaluation, five facial expressions rated from 1 (very sad) to 5 (very happy) will be used. The scores of the facial expressions selected each day will be collected over a period of 30 days.

    The collected scores will help determine whether a child's mood trends positively or negatively. In the planned study, the minimum score will be 5, and the maximum score will be 25. Based on these scores, values above the average will be considered indicators of a positive mood, while values below the average will be viewed as signs of a negative emotional state.

    The study is planned to include a 4-week measurement and subsequently the first-month measurements.

    Measured: 2 Months

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted14 Feb 2025
  2. Study start16 Mar 2025
  3. Primary completion16 May 2025
  4. Study completion25 May 2025

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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
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Participants will be randomly assigned to intervention (laughter yoga) and control groups. Intervention effects will be measured at baseline and end.
Masking
Triple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
96 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06827015
Sponsor's protocol ID
2024/1224
Status last verified
Feb 2026
First submitted
10 Feb 2025
Last updated
27 Feb 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No: If someone wants to use the data, they will request permission, and it will be shared based on suitability.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Laughter-Based Anger Reduction Program in people with Anger Problems and Spiritual Well-being, run by Mersin University at 2 sites 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 5 inclusion and 5 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 27 Feb 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites 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?

Emotion Regulation Scale for Children (ÇDDÖ) (time frame: 2 MONTHS). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06827015.

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 27 Feb 2026.

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