Laughter yoga for irritable bowel syndrome
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether laughter yoga can help reduce IBS symptoms like belly pain and bloating, and also improve mood, sleep, and overall quality of life. You would join video calls where you practice special laughing exercises (no jokes needed) and then answer questionnaires.
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Who can take part
- You have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) diagnosed by a doctor according to Rome IV criteria
- Your IBS symptoms are at least moderate to severe in the past week or so
- You are 18 years or older
- You do NOT have any of: active bleeding hemorrhoids, hernia, persistent cough, severe back pain, heart disease, high blood pressure, urinary incontinence, major psychiatric illness, pregnancy, cold/flu, epilepsy, or recent surgery in the last 3 months
- You can do a video call on a smartphone or computer
- You are willing to attend the laughter yoga sessions for the study duration
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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