Home-based Laughter and Fun Yoga to Reduce Pain in Children Aged 2 to 10 With Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia During Chemotherapy

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate if a home-based program combining laughter and fun yoga can reduce pain in children aged 2 to 10 years with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are receiving chemotherapy and steroids. The study examines whether adding these activities to usual care lowers pain levels, reduces the need for strong pain medicines like opioids, and improves mood, anxiety, and sleep during treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one group receives the Magic Box Laughter and Fun Yoga Program alongside usual care, while the other group receives usual care alone. The intervention is delivered over six consecutive days at home, involving gentle yoga movements, breathing exercises, laughter activities, and guided play through daily videos and activity packages. Parents supervise and participate to ensure safety and engagement. All children continue their regular medical care throughout the study. During the six-day study period following chemotherapy, pain is measured daily using a child-friendly scale, and parents provide information about pain medication use, mood, anxiety, and sleep through short questionnaires. The main outcome focuses on mean pain intensity on days five and six after chemotherapy. Researchers also monitor daily pain trends, opioid use, and psychological well-being. This approach aims to support childrens comfort and overall experience during cancer treatment.

Children's Laughter and Fun Yoga as Adjunctive Pain Relief Following Chemotherapy.