Effect of Laughter Yoga Therapy on Postpartum Depression

NCT05133583 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: lokman hekim
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 104
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Laughter yoga sessions, stretches and stretches, songs, clapping and body It starts with light warm-up techniques that include movements. These are to break down all kinds of inhibitions and It is aimed at developing the feelings of childlike play. breathing exercises lungs they are ready to laugh and are combined with the following series of laughing exercises. LY In order to provide group dynamics in therapy, the group should consist of at least 5-12 people. provided. Real laughter is often experienced during laughter meditation; it's contagious and may trigger laughter in other people in the group, hence the group can establish greater connections with its members. Laughter yoga sessions are always held at the same time and in the same place to encourage the participation of individuals. has been done.

Conditions

Postpartum Depression

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Effect of Laughter Yoga therapy on postpartum Depression

  The experimental group was interviewed in an online meeting prepared by a certified LY trainer. She received LY exercises once a week for 6 weeks (6 sessions). Each The meeting was organized with a maximum of 12 people. LY exercises were done as follows; Before starting the exercise, clapping-warm-up exercises for 10 minutes, deep breathing exercises were applied. The remaining 30 minutes were devoted to childlike acting and laughing exercises. Participants mainly focused on mind control, breathing control and relaxation body movements. they focused. Focusing on the emerging moment is a way to release negative emotions. It is assumed to provide temporary relief from negative thoughts while providing opportunities for

  6 week

Study Arms (2)

intervatonal

EXPERIMENTAL

Other: Laughter yoga

control

NO INTERVENTION

Interventions

Laughter yoga OTHER

The experimental group was interviewed in an online meeting prepared by a certified LY trainer. She received LY exercises once a week (40 minutes per session) for 6 weeks (6 sessions). Each The meeting was organized with a maximum of 12 people.

intervatonal

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 19 Years - 60 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: women who have baby
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• have a healthy baby

You may not qualify if:

• Absence of a psychiatric illness No chronic disease The newborn has no health problems

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Adiyaman University Research Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Didem Simsek Kucukkelepce

Adıyaman, 02100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression, Postpartum

Interventions

Laughter Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Puerperal Disorders; Pregnancy Complications; Female Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy Complications; Urogenital Diseases; Depressive Disorder; Mood Disorders; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body Therapies; Complementary Therapies; Therapeutics

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: FACTORIAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lokman Hekim University

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 13, 2021
• First Posted: November 24, 2021
• Study Start: April 20, 2021
• Primary Completion: June 2, 2021
• Study Completion: September 10, 2021
• Last Updated: November 24, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-11

Locations

TU (1)