Laughter Yoga is Role in Enhancing Sleep and Well-being in the Elderly
Eligible age
60+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
0 states
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
Objective: The study aims to evaluate the effects of Laughter Yoga on sleep quality, vitality, active aging, and quality of life in individuals aged 60 and over. Method: This randomized controlled experimental study will be conducted between 01.09.2024 and 31.12.2024 with elderly individuals aged 60 and over who are registered at Şavşat Family Health Center No. 1. The study population consists of 6,797 individuals. Participants will be randomly assigned to an experimental group (30) and a control group (30) using a simple randomization method. Data will be collected using a Personal Information Form, Mini-Mental State Examination, Active Aging Scale, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Subjective Vitality Scale, and Quality of Life Scale for the Elderly. The experimental group will participate in 12 Laughter Yoga sessions, conducted twice a week for 6 weeks, with each session lasting 40 minutes. No intervention will be applied to the control group. At the end of the 6th week, final measurements will be taken from both groups at the family health center.
Sponsor: Artvin Coruh University
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Reside in Şavşat,
- ✓ Aged 60 or over,
- ✓ No issues with vision, hearing, or perception,
- ✓ Scored 24 or higher on the Mini-Mental State Examination,
- ✓ Not undergoing psychiatric treatment,
- ✓ No physical limitations that would impede participation in laughter yoga (e.g., fractures, open wounds, or muscle weakness in the hands, wrists, or arms),
- ✓ Literate,
- ✓ Open to communication,
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Scored below 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination,
- ✕ Severe hearing or perceptual impairments that hinder communication,
- ✕ Major psychiatric disorders,
- ✕ Underwent surgery within the last three months,
- ✕ Medical conditions that could cause physical strain or increase abdominal pressure during laughter yoga (e.g., bleeding hemorrhoids, any type of hernia, persistent cough, severe back pain, heart disease, hypertension, urinary incontinence, epilepsy), and individuals with oncological conditions will be excluded from the study.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06685731 · last updated 2024-11-12