Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms and Quality of Life in Young Women
Lead Sponsor:
Lokman Hekim University
Conditions:
Premenstrual Syndrome-PMS
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a common condition among young women, characterized by physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that negatively affect quality of life. Laughter yoga, a non-pharmaco...
Detailed Description
The menstrual cycle is a physiological process that begins at puberty and continues until menopause. PMS is a recurrent condition that occurs in the luteal phase of the cycle and subsides with menstru...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Experiencing premenstrual symptoms (PMS score of 110 or higher),
- Are between the ages of 18-25,
- Have regular menstrual periods,
- Can read and understand Turkish,
Exclusion
- Students who completed the pretest data collection forms incompletely,
- Students who were taking medication due to a chronic illness,
- Students who were using hormonal contraceptive methods,
- Students who had any health problems that could create a communication barrier,
- Students who were receiving medication for insomnia (such as SSRIs and SNRIs),
- Students who were receiving treatment for PMS,
- Students who were pregnant or lactating in the last 12 months,
- Students who exercised regularly (affecting homogeneity between groups and intervention effectiveness),
- Students who had a diagnosed psychiatric illness (depression, panic attacks, schizophrenia, etc.),
- Students who had a condition that prevented them from practicing laughter yoga (abdominal surgery within the last three months, uncontrolled hypertension, glaucoma, hernia, epilepsy).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 15 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 15 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
69 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07139223
Start Date
October 15 2025
End Date
December 15 2025
Last Update
January 8 2026
Active Locations (1)
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Bilecik Seyh Edebali University
Bilecik, Bir Eyalet Seçin, Turkey (Türkiye), 11000