Clinical Trial

Effects of Laughter Yoga in Mothers of PICU Patients

Completed
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Summary
This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of laughter yoga on resilience and coping attitudes in mothers of children hospitalized in the pediatric intensive care unit. Mothers whose children had been hospitalized for at least one week were randomly assigned to an intervention or control group. The intervention group participated in structured laughter yoga sessions lasting 15-20 minutes over 3-4 days, while the control group received routine care. Psychological resilience and coping attitudes were assessed using standardized measurement tools. The study aimed to provide evidence for a brief, non-pharmacological intervention to support maternal psychological well-being in PICU settings.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07340229
Lead Sponsor Izmir Democracy University
Conditions Laughter Yoga
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2025-05-01
Primary Completion 2025-07-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-10-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-14