The Laughter, Pregnancy, Anxiety and Llife Quality
Gestational Diabetes is one of the most common medical complications during pregnancy. It is seen between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy with the increase in insulin resistance in the second trimester and ends with the end of the birth process. Due to this feature, it is distinguished from Type 2 diabetes. This d
| Condition(s) | Anxiety, Life Style, Gestational Diabetes, Pregnancy Related |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | Gestational Diabetes is one of the most common medical complications during pregnancy. It is seen between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy with the increase in insulin resistance in the second trimester and ends with the end of the birth process. Due to this feature, it is distinguished from Type 2 diabetes. This disease, which is seen for the necessary energy needs of the fetus and placenta, is defined as the diabetogenic effect of pregnancy. Laughter is a universal response to humorous stimuli that exists in our lives. Laughter yoga is holistic with breathing techniques. It is a form of yoga that utilizes the brain's inability to distinguish between real and fake laughter. Laughter yoga helps people cope with stressful times and helps the person control themselves by reducing negativ |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria: * Volunteering to participate in the study * Answering the survey and scale forms completely * Being 18 years of age or older * Being able to read and understand Turkish * Not having any physical or mental problems that would prevent communication * Pregnant women diagnosed with gestational diabetes * Being in social media accounts and WhatsApp groups * Scoring 35 and above on the STAI scale * Scoring 37 and above on the quality of life scale during pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: * Not volunteering to participate in the study * Incomplete responses to surveys and scales * Being under the age of 18 * Not understanding Turkish * Having any physical or mental problems that would prevent communication * Pregnant women who have not been diagnosed with gestational diabetes |
| Ages | 20 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Kırklareli University |
| Locations | Kırklareli, Turkey (Türkiye) |
| Start date | 2024-10-01 |
| NCT ID | NCT06556927 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06556927 |