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This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Laughter Yoga in reducing perceived stress among patients with cancer.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Materials and Methods:<\/jats:title>\n \n This study employed a time-series, non-randomised control group design with pre-test and post-test measures, conducted within the oncology department of a tertiary care hospital. A total of 60 cancer patients were assessed for stress levels using the perceived stress scale (PSS-10). Participants in the intervention group received Laughter Yoga sessions 3 times per week, each lasting 30 min, over a period of 30 days. Post-intervention assessments were conducted on the 10\n th<\/jats:sup>\n , 20\n th<\/jats:sup>\n and 30\n th<\/jats:sup>\n days for both the intervention and control groups through face-to-face interviews.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n The findings revealed that the mean pre-test stress score in the intervention group was 33.6 \u00b1 5.74, which significantly declined to 18.9 \u00b1 7.45 following the intervention. In contrast, the control group maintained a relatively stable stress score of 32.53 \u00b1 5.72. Statistical analysis indicated a significant difference in mean stress levels across various time intervals before and after the intervention (F = 383.4,\n p<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.001).\n Post hoc<\/jats:italic>\n Bonferroni tests further confirmed significant reductions in stress levels at each follow-up point, day 10, day 20 and day 30 when compared to baseline measurements (\n p<\/jats:italic>\n = 0.001).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n The study demonstrated that Laughter Yoga was associated with a significant reduction in perceived stress among individuals with cancer, highlighting the importance of integrating such adjunctive therapies into oncology centres to better support patients experiencing varying levels of psychological distress.<\/jats:p>\n 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