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

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Bilecik Seyh Edebali University

Bilecik, Bir Eyalet Seçin, Turkey (Türkiye), 11000