Plain-English translation of NCT06705153 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether laughter yoga can help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) feel better. Laughter yoga is a guided 40-minute program that combines deep breathing, clapping, playful games, and laughter exercises. Researchers want to see if this treatment can reduce IBS symptoms, lower stress and anxiety, improve sleep, and boost overall quality of life.
IBS causes real suffering for many people, affecting their digestion, sleep, mood, and daily life. While medications exist, researchers are looking for non-drug approaches that might help—especially ones that are safe, low-cost, and can be done from home.
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If you join this study, you'll be randomly placed into either a laughter yoga group or a comparison group. The laughter yoga group will join two 40-minute sessions per week for 4 weeks—held online via video call on your phone or computer. You'll do breathing exercises, clapping, playful games, and guided laughter with a trained leader. Both groups will answer questions about your symptoms, mood, sleep, and quality of life at the start, throughout the month, and at the end.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 20, 2026 · Not medical advice
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