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The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis

60 participantsStarted 2025-08-29

Plain-language summary

This study will be conducted to evaluate the effects of laughter yoga on disease activity, pain, functional status, depression/anxiety/stress, and quality of life in ankylosing spondylitis patients.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis, * Those who scored 10 or above on the depression scale, 8 or above on the anxiety scale, and 15 or above on the stress scale of the Depression-Anxiety-Stress Scale * Are over 18 years of age, * Have no hearing or communication problems, * Possess a smartphone, * Have no physical problems that would prevent them from performing yoga exercises (bleeding hemorrhoids, any type of hernia, persistent cough, incontinence, hypertension, major psychiatric disorders, pregnancy, flu, epilepsy, or surgery within the last 3 months, etc.) * Ankylosing spondylitis patients who volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study sample. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not participate in laughter yoga * Patients who wish to withdraw 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

Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI)

Timeframe: 6 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07128264

SponsorAtaturk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04

Contact for this trial

Selanay UNAL, Graduate student

+905315011736 selenayunal65@gmail.com

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) trials

Who can participate

Age range

18 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.