Effects of Laughter Yoga and Finger Puppet Play in Preschool Children (NCT07496476) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of Laughter Yoga and Finger Puppet Play in Preschool Children
Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2025-03-31
Plain-language summary
This study aimed to examine the effects of Laughter Yoga and Finger Puppet on preschool children's play behavior, social-emotional well-being, and psychological resilience. 90 children in Buca, İzmir, were randomly assigned to three groups: Laughter Yoga, Finger Puppet, or a Control group. The Laughter Yoga group participated in two sessions per week for four weeks, and the Finger Puppet group participated in two sessions per week for two weeks. Data were collected with the help of parents and teachers using questionnaires and observation scales.
Who can participate
Age range
36 Months – 72 Months
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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Children enrolled in the preschool of Sevgi-Ferit Akın Middle School during the 2024-2025 academic year.
* Children aged between 36 and 72 months.
* Children whose parents or legal guardians provide written informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Irregular attendance to intervention sessions.
* Failure to complete all intervention sessions.
* Withdrawal from the study by the child or parent/guardian's request.
* Presence of intellectual or hearing disabilities.
* Diagnosis of respiratory system diseases (e.g., asthma, bronchitis, dyspnea).
* Diagnosis of inguinal hernia or epilepsy.
* Having undergone abdominal surgery within the last 3-6 months.
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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Play Behavior Scale For Children Aged 36-71 Months