Status:
COMPLETED
Laughter Yoga for Improving Sexual Function and Psychosocial Outcomes in Multiple Sclerosis
Lead Sponsor:
Istanbul University
Conditions:
Multiple Sclerosis
Sexual Dysfunction
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether laughter yoga can improve sexual functioning and reduce psychological symptoms in adults diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The main questio...
Detailed Description
This quasi-experimental study investigates the effectiveness of laughter yoga in improving sexual functioning and psychosocial outcomes in adults with multiple sclerosis (MS). Laughter yoga is a behav...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18 years or older
- Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Literate and able to complete self-report questionnaires
- Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score \< 4
- HADS-Anxiety score \> 10
- HADS-Depression score \> 7
- Reporting sexual problems based on MSISQ-19
- Having an active sexual life
- Access to internet and a device capable of video conferencing
- Willing to participate and able to attend all 10 laughter yoga sessions
Exclusion
- MS relapse or acute exacerbation within the last 3 months
- Severe cognitive impairment or communication difficulties
- Current participation in any laughter therapy, yoga, or similar psychosocial intervention
- Diagnosis of a major psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)
- Unwillingness or inability to provide informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
26 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06947434
Start Date
March 1 2022
End Date
March 1 2024
Last Update
April 30 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Istanbul University School Of Nursing
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye), 34116