NCT07271706

The Effect of Laughter Yoga in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

The Effect of Laughter Yoga on Self-management and Comfort in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 80 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Bozok University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Months
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of laughter yoga on self-management skills and comfort levels in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

Detailed description

Diabetes is a major global health problem affecting more than 537 million adults worldwide, a number expected to rise substantially in the coming decades. Type 2 diabetes, the most prevalent form, requires consistent self-management to maintain glycemic control and prevent complications. However, individuals living with chronic illness often experience ongoing physiological fatigue and emotional stress, which can reduce self-efficacy and hinder engagement in self-management behaviors. Comfort, identified as an important psychological resource, plays a supportive role in sustaining these behaviors. Katharine Kolcaba's Comfort Theory proposes that health behaviors can be positively influenced by enhancing individuals' physical, psychospiritual, sociocultural, and environmental comfort. Laughter Yoga-a mind-body intervention combining intentional laughter with breathing and relaxation techniques-has been shown to reduce stress, improve mood, and increase parasympathetic activity. Previous studies involving individuals with Type 2 diabetes have reported reductions in HbA1c, decreased stress levels, and improved quality of life following Laughter Yoga interventions. However, limited research has simultaneously examined its effects on both self-management behaviors and comfort levels. This study aims to evaluate the effects of Laughter Yoga on self-management behaviors and comfort levels among individuals with Type 2 diabetes.

Conditions

• Diabetic
• Laughter Yoga
• Comfort

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Laughter yoga	Arm Description: A structured laughter yoga program delivered twice weekly for four weeks. Each 40-minute session includes warm-up and breathing exercises (5-7 min), guided laughter exercises (15-20 min), diaphragmatic breathing and relaxation (5-7 min), and mindfulness-based closing practices (3-5 min). Conducted by a certified facilitator.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-15
• Primary completion: 2025-12-25
• Completion: 2026-01-25
• First posted: 2025-12-09
• Last updated: 2025-12-09