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The Effect of Laughter Therapy on the Mental Health of Elderly Living in a Nursing Home

NCT06722872 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 69

Last updated 2024-12-10

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Summary

This study was designed and conducted as a randomized controlled experimental research with a pre-test and post-test control group to evaluate the effect of laughter therapy on psychological well-being, life satisfaction, and mental health of elderly individuals living in a nursing home.

Conditions

  • Laughter
  • Mental Health Issue
  • Life Satisfaction
  • Well-Being, Psychological
  • Elderly

Interventions

OTHER

Laughter therapy

Laughter therapy, developed by Dr. Madan Kataria in 1995, is a structured exercise program use of laughter and breathing exercises.Laughter therapy sessions begin with warm-up techniques, including clapping, singing, and stretching movements. These are followed by breathing exercises to prepare the lungs for laughter. After the breathing exercises, laughter is simulated using acting techniques. Shortly thereafter, the simulated laughter spreads from person to person through group dynamics, transforming into genuine laughter, which is then followed by a series of laughter exercises. A laughter therapy session may conclude with laughter meditation, during which participants allow natural laughter to flow freely, followed by guided relaxation exercises. To maximize the benefits of laughter's contagious nature, it is recommended that laughter therapy be conducted in groups. Each session varies depending on the target audience, typically lasting around 45 minutes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
65 Years
Max Age
105 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-04-16
Primary Completion
2024-05-26
Completion
2024-06-26

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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