CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Laughter Yoga on Fatigue, Sleep Quality and Psychological Well-Being in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2025-04-15

Plain-language summary

This study is planned to evaluate the effects of laughter yoga applied to patients with multiple sclerosis on fatigue, sleep quality and psychological well-being. Although there are studies in the national and international literature that separately address the effects of laughter therapy on fatigue, sleep quality and psychological well-being, no studies have been found that address the effects of laughter therapy on fatigue, sleep quality and psychological well-being in patients with multiple sclerosis. This study is expected to make a significant contribution to the literature as it is the first experimental study to evaluate the effects of laughter therapy and laughter yoga applied to patients with multiple sclerosis on fatigue, sleep quality and psychological well-being. It is also thought that this study can guide studies to be conducted with other parameters. This study is planned to evaluate the effects of laughter yoga applied to patients with multiple sclerosis on fatigue, sleep quality and psychological well-being. Research Hypothesis H1: Laughter yoga reduces the fatigue level of multiple sclerosis patients compared to the control group. H2: Laughter yoga increases the sleep quality of multiple sclerosis patients compared to the control group. H3: Laughter yoga increases the effect of laughter yoga on psychological well-being of multiple sclerosis patients compared to the control group. Variables of the Study Dependent Variables: Introductory Information Form, Fatigue Severity Scale-YSQ, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWSS) and Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) will be used. Independent Variables: Laughter Yoga

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Being between the ages of 18-65
. Being literate
. Being diagnosed with MS
. Not having had an attack in the last month
. Being under 6.5 on the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS)
. Not having a diagnosis of cognitive or mental disorder
. Being willing to participate in the study
. The patient has internet access

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

Fatigue

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06783413

SponsorTokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-30

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