By InvitationNot Applicable

Effects of Laughter Therapy on Respiratory Functions and Geriatric Pain in Elderly Individuals

Turkey (Türkiye)64 participantsStarted 2025-11-06

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to evaluate the effects of laughter therapy on respiratory functions and geriatric pain in elderly individuals.

Who can participate

Age range

60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Members of the Dikmen Retirees' Club, who do not accept to leave, are 60 years of age or older, have any work, visual, mental or orthopedic disability that would prevent them from participating in the sections, including those who smoke and use alcohol. Exclusion Criteria: * Being under 60 years of age and having conditions that prevent the application of laughter therapy (having had abdominal surgery in the last three months, glaucoma, hernia and epilepsy), smoking and drinking alcohol.

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

Geriatric Pain Scale

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Forced Vital Capasity: FVC

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 Second: FEV1

Timeframe: 4 weeks

FEV1/FVC Ratio

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Peak Expiratory Flow: PEF

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Forced Expiratory Flow: FEF 25-75

Timeframe: 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07352774

SponsorAnkara University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-16

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Who can participate

Age range

60 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.