Effect of Laughter Yoga Therapy on Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Depression Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effect of Laughter Yoga Therapy on Postpartum Depression

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05133583
• Other study ID #: lokman hekim
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: April 20, 2021
• Est. completion date: September 10, 2021

Study information

• Verified date: November 2021
• Source: Adiyaman University Research Hospital
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial 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.

Description:

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. Therapy sessions are between 40-45 minutes. Sessions started on time and was completed on time. In the research, a total of 6 sessions of laughter, once a week, yoga was done. 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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 104
• Est. completion date: September 10, 2021
• Est. primary completion date: June 2, 2021
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 19 Years to 60 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• have a healthy baby

Exclusion Criteria:

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

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Depression
• Depression, Postpartum
• Depressive Disorder
• Postpartum Depression

Intervention

Other:
• Laughter yoga
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.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Didem Simsek Kucukkelepce	Adiyaman

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Adiyaman University Research Hospital

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	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