Effects of Laughter Yoga in Older Adults

ConditionLaughter Yoga
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age60-90
SponsorAnkara University

About this trial

The purpose of this study is to observe the effects of laughter yoga on psychological well-being and depressive symptoms in older adults.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Not having a diagnosis of neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's or dementia.

Not having a diagnosis of mental disorder

Being 65 years and older

Literacy

Disqualifiers

Having a diagnosis of neurocognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's or dementia.

Having a diagnosis of mental disorder

Being under 60 years of age

Illiteracy

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Lughter yoga

Treatment groups

70 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators