The effects of laughter and other positive psychological interventions on the prevention of the onset and severity of lifestyle-related diseases.
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000047164
- Lead Sponsor
- Fukushima Medical University
- Brief Summary
Among 42 participants, 40 participants were included in the analysis (laughter yoga group; n=20, control group; n=20). The mean HbA1c level changed from 7.12% to 6.86% in the laughter yoga group and from 7.20% to 7.27% in the control group (mean between-group difference for change of -0.33%, P= 0.008). Positive affect increased significantly only in the laughter yoga group. Sleep duration also increased, however statistically insignificant (P = 0.074), only in the laughter yoga group.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Complete: follow-up continuing
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 42
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Those with a history of stroke or ischemic heart disease in the past (but may participate if symptoms are stable and doctor's approval is given for light exercise).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Hemoglobin A1c level by blood test after 12-weeks intervention
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method After 12-weeks intervention (1) frequency of laughter, psychological health such as depressive symptoms and subjective stress, and lifestyle habits such as sleep time (2) Blood pressure, pulse rate, body weight, body mass index, and waist circumstance (3) Autonomic nervous system function