Clinical Trial

Group Laughie Intervention for Well-Being in Earthquake Survivors: A Pilot Study

Completed
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Summary
Mental health and quality of life may be negatively impacted among earthquake survivors. This pilot study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and potential effects of a 1-minute Laughie (Laugh Intentionally Everyday) laughter prescription on well-being among earthquake survivors in Türkiye. The study is designed as a within-subject pretest-posttest study including approximately 20 participants. The Group Laughie intervention will be delivered once daily over a 2-week period, and participants will be instructed to engage in additional laughter practice using the Group Laughie recording twice daily, resulting in a total of 3 minutes of intentional laughter per day. Data will be collected using a range of questionnaires to assess feasibility, reach, acceptability, fidelity, and well-being outcomes. Measures include Laughie Checklists, a Post-Intervention Perceived Impact Measure (PIPIM), and the World Health Organization Well-Being Index (WHO-5). The findings of this study are expected to provide preliminary evidence regarding the feasibility and potential impact of a brief online laughter intervention on psychological well-being in earthquake survivors.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07563140
Lead Sponsor Hacettepe University
Conditions Well Being
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2024-02-15
Primary Completion 2024-02-29 (estimated)
Study Completion 2024-08-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-01