Laughter therapy for breathing and pain in older adults
Part of Lungs & breathing, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether laughter therapy can improve breathing and reduce pain in people aged 60 and older. It may be a fun, drug-free way to feel better.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You are a member of the Dikmen Retirees' Club.
- You do not plan to leave the club.
- You can safely participate in laughter sessions (no recent abdominal surgery, glaucoma, hernia, or epilepsy).
- You may smoke or drink alcohol.
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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