CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Laughter Therapy on the Mental Health of Elderly Living in a Nursing Home

Turkey (Türkiye)69 participantsStarted 2024-04-16

Plain-language summary

This study was designed and conducted as a randomized controlled experimental research with a pre-test and post-test control group to evaluate the effect of laughter therapy on psychological well-being, life satisfaction, and mental health of elderly individuals living in a nursing home.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years – 105 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Being over the age of 65 * Scoring ≥ 18 points on the Mini-Mental Examination * Having the ability to communicate * Not having participated in a laughter therapy session before Exclusion Criteria: * Having severe hearing or perception impairment that hinders communication * Having a physical or psychological condition that prevents participation in therapy * Having moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's disease, uncontrolled hypertension, epilepsy, abdominal surgery within the past 3 months, or a surgical procedure with a risk of bleeding * Choosing not to continue participating in the study

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.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Psychological Well-Being Scale for Older Adults

Timeframe: Pre-test, Post-test (6th week), Follow-up Test (4th week)

Life Satisfaction Scale for Older Adults

Timeframe: Pre-test, Post-test (6th week), Follow-up Test (4th week)

Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21)

Timeframe: Pre-test, Post-test (6th week), Follow-up Test (4th week)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06722872

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-26

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Who can participate

Age range

65 Years – 105 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.