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The Effect of Laughter Therapy on Marital Adjustment, Life Satisfaction and Maternal Attachment Level in Mothers

Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2025-03-01

Plain-language summary

The postnatal period is a fragile period with physical and psychological changes as well as hormonal changes in the mother. Mind-body based complementary practices such as yoga, meditation, relaxation exercises can be used to improve well-being and facilitate adaptation to the changes experienced during this period. Among these practices, laughter yoga is new, simple, cost-effective, non-invasive, widely available online and easily applicable/accessible. In studies, individuals in different populations from children to the elderly have proven that laughter therapy interventions cause improvement in mood and life satisfaction. Looking at the literature, studies on laughter therapy in Turkey are limited and no study has been found on this subject. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the effect of laughter therapy given to mothers in the postnatal period on partner adjustment, life satisfaction and maternal attachment level in mothers. It is thought that this study will make a very important contribution to the literature.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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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: * At least primary school graduate * Over 18 years of age * Volunteer to participate in the research * Heterosexual * With a spouse or partner * At term * With a single, healthy baby * Have not had any intra-abdominal surgery * With a 1-12 month postpartum baby * Women who can use the Zoom program Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not speak Turkish, * Those with hearing and visual impairments, * Those with mental disabilities, * Those diagnosed with known psychiatric diseases, * Mothers of babies with disabilities and chronic health problems * Women with physical illnesses that prevent them from participating in Laughter Yoga sessions (breathing difficulties, persistent cough, vertigo, severe heart disease, hemorrhoids, any type of hernia such as neck, waist or inguinal hernia, severe back pain, urinary incontinence, epilepsy, etc.) * Women who develop an acute health problem for themselves or their babies, who have had their mothers or babies suddenly hospitalized, who have lost their babies, who have separated from their spouses or partners, who do not attend laughter therapy sessions regularly, and who cannot be reached after the application will be excluded from 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

Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale

Timeframe: 1st Time: Day 1, 2nd Time: Day 45, 3rd Time: Day 75

Life Satisfaction Scale

Timeframe: 1st Time: Day 1, 2nd Time: Day 45, 3rd Time: Day 75

Maternal Attachment Inventory

Timeframe: 1st Time: Day 1, 2nd Time: Day 45, 3rd Time: Day 75

Personal Information Form

Timeframe: 1st time: Day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06917417

SponsorSelcuk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-25

Contact for this trial

Havva Tokgöz Kekeç, PhD Student

+905061550317 havvatokgoz9142@gmail.com

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

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

What they're measuring

Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale

Timeframe: 1st Time: Day 1, 2nd Time: Day 45, 3rd Time: Day 75

Life Satisfaction Scale

Timeframe: 1st Time: Day 1, 2nd Time: Day 45, 3rd Time: Day 75

Maternal Attachment Inventory

Timeframe: 1st Time: Day 1, 2nd Time: Day 45, 3rd Time: Day 75

Personal Information Form

Timeframe: 1st time: Day 1