The Effect of Laughter Yoga Applied to Nursing Students on Exam Anxiety and Spirituality (NCT06943430) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Laughter Yoga Applied to Nursing Students on Exam Anxiety and Spirituality
Turkey (Türkiye)36 participantsStarted 2025-02-24
Plain-language summary
This study is planned as a randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of laughter yoga on the exam anxiety and spirituality levels of nursing students. The research will be conducted with 100 second-year nursing students between 04.2025 and 06.2025. Students who meet the inclusion criteria will be randomized and divided into two groups: the experimental group (n=36) and the control group (n=36). All participating students will be administered the "Demographic Characteristics Form," "Exam Anxiety Scale," and "Spirituality Scale" (pre-test).
The experimental group will undergo laughter yoga sessions twice a week for 4 weeks, totaling 8 sessions.
The control group will only complete the "Demographic Characteristics Form," "Exam Anxiety Scale," and "Spirituality Scale" (pre-test). No intervention will be applied to the control group.
After the laughter yoga sessions are completed, both the experimental and control groups will complete the "Demographic Characteristics Form," "Exam Anxiety Scale," and "Spirituality Scale" (post-test).
The collected data will be analyzed using SPSS 22 software.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 30 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 a 2nd-year student in the Nursing Department
* Able to speak and understand Turkish
* Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study
* No visual or hearing impairments
* No history of psychiatric illness
* No current or past use of psychotropic medication
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to participate in the study
* Inability to speak or understand Turkish
* Diagnosed psychiatric illness and/or use of psychotropic agents
* Previous participation in laughter yoga
* Physical limitations or respiratory problems preventing yoga practice
* Difficulty in performing breathing exercises due to conditions such as septum deviation
* Abdominal surgery within the past 6 months
Drop-out Criteria:
* Failure to attend any of the laughter yoga sessions
* Receiving a new diagnosis that contraindicates laughter yoga during the 4-week intervention period
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
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Change in exam anxiety levels as measured by the Test Anxiety Scale
Timeframe: Baseline and post-intervention (Week 4)