CompletedNot Applicable

Laughter Yoga's Impact on Parental Stress, Burnout, and Self-Efficacy

Turkey (Türkiye)64 participantsStarted 2025-04-15

Plain-language summary

The present study aims to investigate the effects of laughter yoga on stress levels, burnout, and parental self-efficacy among parents of children with intellectual disabilities. The specific hypotheses of the study are as follows: Hypothesis 1: The mean salivary cortisol levels of the intervention group will be significantly lower than those of the control group. Hypothesis 2: The perceived stress levels of the intervention group will be significantly lower than those of the control group. Hypothesis 3: The parental self-efficacy levels of the intervention group will be significantly higher than those of the control group. Hypothesis 4: The burnout levels of the intervention group will be significantly lower than those of the control group. To assess the effectiveness of the laughter yoga intervention, participants in the intervention group will be compared to a control group of parents who also have children with intellectual disabilities but will not receive any form of intervention. The intervention will consist of a total of eight laughter yoga sessions, conducted twice a week over a four-week period.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Parents of children enrolled in the school where the study was conducted * Parents of children diagnosed with moderate to severe intellectual disability * Parents who are at least literate * Parents who can speak and understand Turkish * Parents with no prior experience in laughter yoga Exclusion Criteria: * Parents who have undergone abdominal surgery in the past three months, or those with uncontrolled hypertension, glaucoma, hernia, or epilepsy * Parents diagnosed with endocrine disorders such as Cushing's or Addison's disease * Parents on continuous medication (e.g., glucocorticoids, antidepressants, insulin, or oral antidiabetics) * Pregnant parents * Parents with hearing, vision, speech, or intellectual disabilities

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

self-efficacy

Timeframe: 4 weeks

burnout

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Perceived stress

Timeframe: 4 weeks

stress

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07119164

SponsorPamukkale University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-30

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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.