The Laughter, Pregnancy, Anxiety and Llife Quality (NCT06556927) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Laughter, Pregnancy, Anxiety and Llife Quality
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2024-10-01
Plain-language summary
Gestational Diabetes is one of the most common medical complications during pregnancy. It is seen between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy with the increase in insulin resistance in the second trimester and ends with the end of the birth process. Due to this feature, it is distinguished from Type 2 diabetes. This disease, which is seen for the necessary energy needs of the fetus and placenta, is defined as the diabetogenic effect of pregnancy.
Laughter is a universal response to humorous stimuli that exists in our lives. Laughter yoga is holistic with breathing techniques. It is a form of yoga that utilizes the brain's inability to distinguish between real and fake laughter. Laughter yoga helps people cope with stressful times and helps the person control themselves by reducing negative cognitive reactions. In line with this information, the aim of the study was to determine the effect of laughter yoga applied to pregnant women with gestational diabetes on perceived stress and quality of life.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Volunteering to participate in the study
* Answering the survey and scale forms completely
* Being 18 years of age or older
* Being able to read and understand Turkish
* Not having any physical or mental problems that would prevent communication
* Pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes
* Being in social media accounts and WhatsApp groups
* Scoring 35 and above on the STAI scale
* Scoring 37 and above on the quality of life scale during pregnancy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not volunteering to participate in the study
* Incomplete responses to surveys and scales
* Being under the age of 18
* Not understanding Turkish
* Having any physical or mental problems that would prevent communication
* Pregnant women who have not been diagnosed with gestational diabetes
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial used laughter-based therapy to address anxiety and quality of life in pregnant women with gestational diabetes — is this kind of intervention something that could be offered or recommended alongside my current prenatal or diabetes management care?
2The trial measured anxiety using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, which distinguishes between general anxiety and anxiety tied to a specific moment — do you think my anxiety levels, whether ongoing or pregnancy-specific, are something we should be formally tracking during my pregnancy?
3Since this study is already completed, is there any published data from it we could look at together to understand whether laughter therapy showed meaningful improvements in quality of life for women with gestational diabetes?
4The trial was conducted in a Turkish population and used a Turkish-validated quality-of-life tool — do you know whether the findings would be considered relevant or applicable to my own situation and background?
5Given that this was a non-pharmacological, lifestyle-focused study rather than a drug trial, are there similar low-risk approaches to managing pregnancy-related anxiety that you would feel comfortable recommending to me right now while I'm pregnant?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Quality of Life Scale During Pregnancy
Timeframe: between 2 to 4 weeks
2
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
Timeframe: between 2 to 4 weeks
3
Psychometric Properties of Eurohis (Whoqol-8.Tr) Turkish Version in Turkish Society