Laughter YogaNCT07514546
Investigation of The Effect of Video-Assisted Laughter Yoga
A study testing Session 1: Laughter Yoga, Session 2: Laughter Yoga and Session 3: Laughter Yoga in people with Laughter Yoga, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study is planned to examine the effect of video-assisted laughter yoga on pain and menstrual symptoms among students studying at a university in Türkiye. Data will be collected at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Konya Karatay University, between November 2025 and April 2026. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 24 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Laughter Yoga
- What is being tested?
- Session 1: Laughter Yoga, Session 2: Laughter Yoga and Session 3: Laughter Yoga
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 68 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 30 Dec 2024to 22 Apr 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 18 to 24 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Students with regular menstrual periods (lasting 3-8 days, with a menstrual cycle range of 21-35 days)
- Students with dysmenorrhea pain intensity of 45 mm or more according to the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Who cannot join
- Students diagnosed with secondary dysmenorrhea (endometriosis, ovarian cyst/tumor, pelvic infectious disease, myoma, uterine polyps, uterine adhesions, infection, etc.),
- those using oral contraceptives,
- those with compromised tissue integrity in the abdominal area,
- those with any chronic or mental illness.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
KTO Karatay Üniversitesi
Konya, Karatay
Safiye Ağapınar Şahin, 0 442 231 12 33, pinarsaf@gmail.com
Hediye Karakoç, 0 541 229 1726, hediye.bekmezci@karatay.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: Investigation of The Effect of Video-Assisted Laughter Yoga on Pain and Menstrual Symptoms in Primary Dysmenorrhea
This study is planned to examine the effect of video-assisted laughter yoga on pain and menstrual symptoms among students studying at a university in Türkiye. Data will be collected at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Konya Karatay University, between November 2025 and April 2026. The study population will consist of students aged 18 to 24 years studying at the Faculty of Health Sciences during the specified period. The sample size was calculated using the G Power computer program. Using a power analysis at the α=0.05 level, the effect size was calculated as 150, 153 (d=0.8), and the working power was calculated as 90%, indicating that at least 68 students should be included in the sample. Students meeting the research criteria and agreeing to participate in the study will be randomly assigned to an experimental group and a control group. The socio-demographic data of the students in the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Visual Analog Scale to assess students' pain, and the Menstrual Symptom Scale to measure menstrual symptoms, prepared by the researcher in accordance with the literature, will be used.
Read the detailed description
Research data will be collected face-to-face by the researcher. The study will be conducted with students who meet the inclusion criteria (being a student in the Faculty of Health Sciences, being willing to participate in the research, and being open to communication and collaboration). Pre-test assessment tools will be administered to the participating students. Following this, Laughter Yoga practice will be conducted. A total of 24 sessions will be implemented. Final post-test data will be administered after the last session.
- Conditions
- Laughter Yoga
- Being tested
- Session 1: Laughter Yoga, Session 2: Laughter Yoga, Session 3: Laughter Yoga, Session 4: Laughter Yoga, Session 5: Laughter Yoga
- Keywords
- Primary dysmenorrhea, menstrual symptoms, Video, pain, Laughter Yoga
- Medical subject headings
- Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Session 1: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 2: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 3: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 4: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 5: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 6: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 7: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 8: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 9: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 10: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 11: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 12: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 13: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 14: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 15: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 16: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 17: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 18: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 19: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 20: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 21: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 22: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 23: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
Session 24: Laughter YogaBehavioural
Each session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Session I | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 1: Laughter Yoga |
| Session II | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 2: Laughter Yoga |
| Session III | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 3: Laughter Yoga |
| Session IV | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 4: Laughter Yoga |
| Session V | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 5: Laughter Yoga |
| Session VI | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 6: Laughter Yoga |
| Session VII | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 7: Laughter Yoga |
| Session VIII | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 8: Laughter Yoga |
| Session IX | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 9: Laughter Yoga |
| Session X | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 10: Laughter Yoga |
| Session XI | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 11: Laughter Yoga |
| Session XII | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 12: Laughter Yoga |
| Session XIII | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 13: Laughter Yoga |
| Session XIV | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 14: Laughter Yoga |
| Session XV | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 15: Laughter Yoga |
| Session XVI | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 16: Laughter Yoga |
| Session XVII | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 17: Laughter Yoga |
| Session XVIII | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 18: Laughter Yoga |
| Session XIX | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 19: Laughter Yoga |
| XX | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 20: Laughter Yoga |
| Session XXI | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 21: Laughter Yoga |
| XXII | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 22: Laughter Yoga |
| XXIII | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 23: Laughter Yoga |
| XXIV | Experimental | The session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. Receives: Behavioral: Session 24: Laughter Yoga |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Demographic Information Form
This form consists of 14 questions prepared by the researcher. It includes questions about students' demographic information (age, department, class, marital status, and place of residence) and characteristics of their menstrual cycle (age of menarche, duration of bleeding and pain, etc.).
Measured: up to 1 day
Secondary outcomes (1)
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
VAS is used to measure the pain a person perceives. On a 10 cm (100 mm) section of the scale, one end is marked with no pain (zero), and the other end with the most severe pain possible (10). The individual can indicate their pain by drawing a line, placing a dot, or marking a point. The distance from the point where there is no pain to the point marked by the individual is measured in centimeters, and the resulting value indicates the severity of the individual's pain. On the VAS scale, 0-44 mm indicates mild pain, 45-74 mm indicates moderate pain, and 75-100 mm indicates severe pain.
Measured: up to 1 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 Apr 2026
- Study start30 Dec 2024
- Primary completion3 Nov 2025
- Study completion22 Apr 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Laughter YogaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ataturk 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- KTO Karatay University
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Safiye AĞAPINAR ŞAHİN, Ataturk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07514546
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SSAHIN0003
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 31 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 7 Apr 2026
- 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 7 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigation of The Effect of Video-Assisted Laughter Yoga on Pain and Menstrual Symptoms in Primary Dysmenorrhea
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07514546
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SSAHIN0003
- Conditions
- Laughter Yoga
- Keywords
- Primary dysmenorrhea, menstrual symptoms, Video, pain, Laughter Yoga
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- KTO Karatay University
- Study start
- 30 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 3 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 22 Apr 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 7 Apr 2026 (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.
This study is planned to examine the effect of video-assisted laughter yoga on pain and menstrual symptoms among students studying at a university in Türkiye. Data will be collected at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Konya Karatay University, between November 2025 and April 2026. The study population will consist of students aged 18 to 24 years studying at the Faculty of Health Sciences during the specified period. The sample size was calculated using the G Power computer program. Using a power analysis at the α=0.05 level, the effect size was calculated as 150, 153 (d=0.8), and the working power was calculated as 90%, indicating that at least 68 students should be included in the sample. Students meeting the research criteria and agreeing to participate in the study will be randomly assigned to an experimental group and a control group. The socio-demographic data of the students in the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Visual Analog Scale to assess students' pain, and the Menstrual Symptom Scale to measure menstrual symptoms, prepared by the researcher in accordance with the literature, will be used.
Detailed description
Research data will be collected face-to-face by the researcher. The study will be conducted with students who meet the inclusion criteria (being a student in the Faculty of Health Sciences, being willing to participate in the research, and being open to communication and collaboration). Pre-test assessment tools will be administered to the participating students. Following this, Laughter Yoga practice will be conducted. A total of 24 sessions will be implemented. Final post-test data will be administered after the last session.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 24
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Session I | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 1: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session II | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 2: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session III | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 3: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session IV | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 4: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session V | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 5: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session VI | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 6: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session VII | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 7: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session VIII | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 8: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session IX | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 9: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session X | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 10: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session XI | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 11: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session XII | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 12: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session XIII | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 13: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session XIV | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 14: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session XV | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 15: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session XVI | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 16: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session XVII | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 17: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session XVIII | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 18: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session XIX | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 19: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| XX | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 20: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| Session XXI | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 21: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| XXII | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 22: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| XXIII | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 23: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
| XXIV | Experimental | Behavioral: Session 24: Laughter YogaThe session will begin with hand clapping and warm-up exercises, followed by deep breathing exercises, childlike acting, and laughter exercises. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 24 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Students with regular menstrual periods (lasting 3-8 days, with a menstrual cycle range of 21-35 days)
- Students with dysmenorrhea pain intensity of 45 mm or more according to the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Students diagnosed with secondary dysmenorrhea (endometriosis, ovarian cyst/tumor, pelvic infectious disease, myoma, uterine polyps, uterine adhesions, infection, etc.),
- those using oral contraceptives,
- those with compromised tissue integrity in the abdominal area,
- those with any chronic or mental illness.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session I |
| Session 2: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session II |
| Session 3: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session III |
| Session 4: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session IV |
| Session 5: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session V |
| Session 6: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session VI |
| Session 7: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session VII |
| Session 8: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session VIII |
| Session 9: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session IX |
| Session 10: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session X |
| Session 11: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session XI |
| Session 12: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session XII |
| Session 13: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session XIII |
| Session 14: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session XIV |
| Session 15: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session XV |
| Session 16: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session XVI |
| Session 17: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session XVII |
| Session 18: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session XVIII |
| Session 19: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session XIX |
| Session 20: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | XX |
| Session 21: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | Session XXI |
| Session 22: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | XXII |
| Session 23: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | XXIII |
| Session 24: Laughter YogaEach session includes hand clapping and warm-up exercises, deep breathing techniques, childlike playfulness activities, structured laughter exercises, and a brief relaxation phase. | Behavioural | XXIV |
Primary outcome
Demographic Information Form
Time frame: up to 1 day
This form consists of 14 questions prepared by the researcher. It includes questions about students' demographic information (age, department, class, marital status, and place of residence) and characteristics of their menstrual cycle (age of menarche, duration of bleeding and pain, etc.).
1 secondary outcome
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Time frame: up to 1 day
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 Apr 2026.
- 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.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Session 1: Laughter Yoga, Session 2: Laughter Yoga and Session 3: Laughter Yoga in people with Laughter Yoga, run by Ataturk 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?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 Apr 2026. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Safiye Ağapınar Şahin, Assoc. Prof. (04422311233, pinarsaf@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Demographic Information Form (time frame: up to 1 day). 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 7 Apr 2026.