Breast Cancer AwarenessApplicationNCT07059897
Effectiveness of a Video and Mobile App in Breast Cancer Screening Awareness
A study testing Animation video and mobile phone application in people with Breast Cancer Awareness, run by Özlem BEKDEMİR AK at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the worldandinTurkey. It also ranks first in cancer-related deaths in women. Lack of awareness about thedisease, lack of information, late diagnosis and inadequate medical facilities cause anincreasein breast cancer incidence and mortality. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 40 to 69 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Breast Cancer Awareness
- What is being tested?
- Animation video and mobile phone application
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 90 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2022to 29 May 2024
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 40 to 69 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being between the ages of 40-69
- The participant must live in Turkey
- Have internet access
- Being literate
- Having a smart phone and knowing how to use it
- Being a WhatsApp, Instagram or e-mail user
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- No history of breast cancer
- No history of benign breast diseases such as cysts, fibroadenomas and hyperplasia in the breast
- No history of endometrial and/or ovarian cancer/cancer
- Not being visually or hearing impaired
Who cannot join
- Forms sent by the researcher not filled out or filled in incompletely
- Not watching the video
- Not using the mobile phone application regularly
- Women who regularly participate in breast cancer screening programs
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Evaluatıon of the Effectiveness of the Video and Mobile Phone Application Prepared to Creat Awareness and Behavior ın Breast Cancer Screening
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the worldandinTurkey. It also ranks first in cancer-related deaths in women. Lack of awareness about thedisease, lack of information, late diagnosis and inadequate medical facilities cause anincreasein breast cancer incidence and mortality. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a video and mobile phone application preparedtoraise awareness and turn breast cancerscreening into behavior in women aged 40-69 who do not have breast cancer symptoms.
Method: A quasi-experimental study based on design and comparison of pre test, midtest andpost test results of women in a single group. Data were collected via an online surveyandGoogle Play Store (to download the mobile phone application) between May 2023 andJanuary2024. The study was completed with 90 women. Data were collected using an individual information form, Breast Cancer Screening Program information test, animation video, Breast Cancer Screening Warning Program (MEKTUP) mobile phone application, and research evaluation survey.
Read the detailed description
No study was found in Turkey on the combined use of animated videos and mobile phone applications to create awareness and behavioral changes for women to participate in breast cancer screening programs.
The research was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of an animated video and mobile phone application prepared to raise awareness and turn it into behavior in asymptomatic women between the ages of 40-69 about performing BSE regularly every month, having BSE once a year, and having mammography once every two years.
Hypothesis₁: Watching an informative animated video about early screening program for breast cancer has a positive effect on the behaviors of women between the ages of 40-69 in terms of performing BSE, having CBE and having mammography.
Hypothesis₂: The reminder MEKTUP mobile phone application about early screening program for breast cancer has a positive effect on the behaviors of women between the ages of 40-69 in terms of performing BSE, having CBE and having mammography.
Hypothesis₃: Watching an animated video about early screening program for breast cancer and the reminder MEKTUP mobile phone application have a positive effect on the behaviors of women between the ages of 40-69 in terms of performing BSE, having CBE and having mammography.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Awareness
- Being tested
- Animation video and mobile phone application
- Keywords
- animation video, MEKTUPmobilephone application, National Breast Cancer Screening Program in Turkey
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Animation video and mobile phone applicationBehavioural
An animation video scenario and MEKTUP mobile phone application were prepared by the researchers in light of the literature, in line with the "National Breast Cancer Screening Program" and by taking expert opinions.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| The study was conducted on 90 women aged 40-69 who had no symptoms of breast cancer. | Other | The research was done in 4 stages. The first phase (First encounter with cases/0th month); Informed Voluntary Consent Form (ANNEX-1), Individual Information Form (ANNEX-2), National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test (Pre-test) (ANNEX-3) were applied. They were allowed to watch the animation video (ANNEX-4) via social media (Whatsapp).
In the second phase (month 1); National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test (Interim test) (ANNEX-3) was applied. They were asked to use the MEKTUP mobile phone application (ANNEX-5) by being trained.
In the third stage (month 2); A reminder message was automatically sent to them to participate in breast cancer screenings with the MEKTUP mobile phone application (ANNEX-5)
In the fourth stage (month 3); National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test (Post-test) (ANNEX-3) and Research Evaluation Survey (ANNEX-6) were applied. A reminder message was sent with the MEKTUP mobile phone application (ANNEX-5). Receives: Behavioral: Animation video and mobile phone application |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test (At the first stage (first encounter with cases/month 0))
After the informed written consent was received from the women who agreed to participate in the research, the Descriptive Information Form prepared by the researchers and the National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test were applied as the "Pre-Test" via e-mail or social media.
The Descriptive Information Form contains 17 questions about age, marital status, education level, employment, income status, last menstrual period, smoking, a family history of breast cancer, and breast cancer early screening program.
National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test: This test was prepared using the literature and the National Breast Cancer Screening Program .The test includes a total of 20 questions, with 10 correct and 10 incorrect answers. If an individual answers all questions correctly, they score 20 points.
Measured: first encounter with cases/month 0
National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test (At the second stage (month 1))
The National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test was applied to the women who watched the animated video a second time, one month later, as the "Interim Test" via. Immediately after the interim test, the participants were interviewed and asked to download the MEKTUP mobile phone application from the Google Play Store and register. The mentioned video was sent to the participants via WhatsApp.
Animated Video: An animated video scenario was prepared by reviewing the literature and based on the "National Breast Cancer Screening Program". Written expert opinions were received on both the video design and information content. Three characters (a mother, a daughter, and a doctor) were included in the animation design. In the scenario, the doctor provided information on how, when, and where to perform BSE, undergo CBE, and have mammography, and breast cancer symptoms. (Animated video)
Measured: month 1
National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test (At the second stage (month 1))
The National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test was applied to the women who watched the animated videoa second time, one month later, as the "Interim Test" via. Immediately after the interim test, the participants were interviewed and asked to download the MEKTUP mobile phone application from the Google Play Store and register. The mentioned video was sent to the participants via WhatsApp.
The Breast Cancer Screening Warning Program (MEKTUP) mobile phone application, designed by the researchers in line with the "National Breast Cancer Screening Program" and having a reminder feature, was employed as a data collection tool. The mobile phone application automatically sent reminder messages in the "Reminder" section to menstruating women, according to the date of their last menstruation, and to non-menstruating women, according to a date they determined, to perform BSE once a month, to undergo CBE once a year, and to have mammography once every two years.
Measured: month 1
the MEKTUP mobile phone application (At the third stage)
Reminder messages were automatically sent to women concerning breast cancer screening follow-ups via the MEKTUP mobile phone application according to their last menstrual date or the dates they provided.
Measured: month 2
the Research Evaluation Survey (At the fourth stage)
The National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test applied to women at the first meeting was filled out for the third time as the "Post-Test." Furthermore, the effects of the animated video and the MEKTUP mobile phone application on women's knowledge about the breast cancer screening program and their behaviors were evaluated using the Research Evaluation Survey.
Research Evaluation Survey:The said survey comprises six questions about women's status of participating in breast cancer screenings and the effects of the animated video and the MEKTUP (LETTER) mobile phone application on their participation in breast cancer screenings at the fourth research stage.
Measured: month 3
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Jul 2025
- Study start1 Feb 2022
- Primary completion1 May 2023
- Study completion29 May 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Breast Cancer AwarenessStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Özlem BEKDEMİR AK
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Özlem BEKDEMİR AK, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Investigators
- Nuran GENÇTÜRK Associate Professor, Study director, İstanbul University-Cerrahpasa
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07059897
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2022/27
- Other IDs
- Project number: 36577
- Acronym
- Application
- Status last verified
- Jul 2025
- First submitted
- 12 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 11 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluatıon of the Effectiveness of the Video and Mobile Phone Application Prepared to Creat Awareness and Behavior ın Breast Cancer Screening
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07059897
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Application / 2022/27
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Awareness
- Keywords
- animation video, MEKTUPmobilephone application, National Breast Cancer Screening Program in Turkey
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 90 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Özlem BEKDEMİR AKUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 29 May 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 11 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in the worldandinTurkey. It also ranks first in cancer-related deaths in women. Lack of awareness about thedisease, lack of information, late diagnosis and inadequate medical facilities cause anincreasein breast cancer incidence and mortality. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a video and mobile phone application preparedtoraise awareness and turn breast cancerscreening into behavior in women aged 40-69 who do not have breast cancer symptoms.
Method: A quasi-experimental study based on design and comparison of pre test, midtest andpost test results of women in a single group. Data were collected via an online surveyandGoogle Play Store (to download the mobile phone application) between May 2023 andJanuary2024. The study was completed with 90 women. Data were collected using an individual information form, Breast Cancer Screening Program information test, animation video, Breast Cancer Screening Warning Program (MEKTUP) mobile phone application, and research evaluation survey.
Detailed description
No study was found in Turkey on the combined use of animated videos and mobile phone applications to create awareness and behavioral changes for women to participate in breast cancer screening programs.
The research was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of an animated video and mobile phone application prepared to raise awareness and turn it into behavior in asymptomatic women between the ages of 40-69 about performing BSE regularly every month, having BSE once a year, and having mammography once every two years.
Hypothesis₁: Watching an informative animated video about early screening program for breast cancer has a positive effect on the behaviors of women between the ages of 40-69 in terms of performing BSE, having CBE and having mammography.
Hypothesis₂: The reminder MEKTUP mobile phone application about early screening program for breast cancer has a positive effect on the behaviors of women between the ages of 40-69 in terms of performing BSE, having CBE and having mammography.
Hypothesis₃: Watching an animated video about early screening program for breast cancer and the reminder MEKTUP mobile phone application have a positive effect on the behaviors of women between the ages of 40-69 in terms of performing BSE, having CBE and having mammography.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| The study was conducted on 90 women aged 40-69 who had no symptoms of breast cancer. | Other | Behavioral: Animation video and mobile phone applicationThe research was done in 4 stages. The first phase (First encounter with cases/0th month); Informed Voluntary Consent Form (ANNEX-1), Individual Information Form (ANNEX-2), National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test (Pre-test) (ANNEX-3) were applied. They were allowed to watch the animation video (ANNEX-4) via social media (Whatsapp). In the second phase (month 1); National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test (Interim test) (ANNEX-3) was applied. They were asked to use the MEKTUP mobile phone application (ANNEX-5) by being trained. In the third stage (month 2); A reminder message was automatically sent to them to participate in breast cancer screenings with the MEKTUP mobile phone application (ANNEX-5) In the fourth stage (month 3); National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test (Post-test) (ANNEX-3) and Research Evaluation Survey (ANNEX-6) were applied. A reminder message was sent with the MEKTUP mobile phone application (ANNEX-5). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 40 to 69 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Being between the ages of 40-69
- The participant must live in Turkey
- Have internet access
- Being literate
- Having a smart phone and knowing how to use it
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Forms sent by the researcher not filled out or filled in incompletely
- Not watching the video
- Not using the mobile phone application regularly
- Women who regularly participate in breast cancer screening programs
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Animation video and mobile phone applicationAn animation video scenario and MEKTUP mobile phone application were prepared by the researchers in light of the literature, in line with the "National Breast Cancer Screening Program" and by taking expert opinions. | Behavioural | The study was conducted on 90 women aged 40-69 who had no symptoms of breast cancer. |
Primary outcome
National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test (At the first stage (first encounter with cases/month 0))
Time frame: first encounter with cases/month 0
After the informed written consent was received from the women who agreed to participate in the research, the Descriptive Information Form prepared by the researchers and the National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test were applied as the "Pre-Test" via e-mail or social media. The Descriptive Information Form contains 17 questions about age, marital status, education level, employment, income status, last menstrual period, smoking, a family history of breast cancer, and breast cancer early screening program. National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test: This test was prepared using the literature and the National Breast Cancer Screening Program .The test includes a total of 20 questions, with 10 correct and 10 incorrect answers. If an individual answers all questions correctly, they score 20 points.
National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test (At the second stage (month 1))
Time frame: month 1
The National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test was applied to the women who watched the animated video a second time, one month later, as the "Interim Test" via. Immediately after the interim test, the participants were interviewed and asked to download the MEKTUP mobile phone application from the Google Play Store and register. The mentioned video was sent to the participants via WhatsApp. Animated Video: An animated video scenario was prepared by reviewing the literature and based on the "National Breast Cancer Screening Program". Written expert opinions were received on both the video design and information content. Three characters (a mother, a daughter, and a doctor) were included in the animation design. In the scenario, the doctor provided information on how, when, and where to perform BSE, undergo CBE, and have mammography, and breast cancer symptoms. (Animated video)
National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test (At the second stage (month 1))
Time frame: month 1
The National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test was applied to the women who watched the animated videoa second time, one month later, as the "Interim Test" via. Immediately after the interim test, the participants were interviewed and asked to download the MEKTUP mobile phone application from the Google Play Store and register. The mentioned video was sent to the participants via WhatsApp. The Breast Cancer Screening Warning Program (MEKTUP) mobile phone application, designed by the researchers in line with the "National Breast Cancer Screening Program" and having a reminder feature, was employed as a data collection tool. The mobile phone application automatically sent reminder messages in the "Reminder" section to menstruating women, according to the date of their last menstruation, and to non-menstruating women, according to a date they determined, to perform BSE once a month, to undergo CBE once a year, and to have mammography once every two years.
the MEKTUP mobile phone application (At the third stage)
Time frame: month 2
Reminder messages were automatically sent to women concerning breast cancer screening follow-ups via the MEKTUP mobile phone application according to their last menstrual date or the dates they provided.
the Research Evaluation Survey (At the fourth stage)
Time frame: month 3
The National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test applied to women at the first meeting was filled out for the third time as the "Post-Test." Furthermore, the effects of the animated video and the MEKTUP mobile phone application on women's knowledge about the breast cancer screening program and their behaviors were evaluated using the Research Evaluation Survey. Research Evaluation Survey:The said survey comprises six questions about women's status of participating in breast cancer screenings and the effects of the animated video and the MEKTUP (LETTER) mobile phone application on their participation in breast cancer screenings at the fourth research stage.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Jul 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Nuran GENÇTÜRK Associate Professor study director
İstanbul University-Cerrahpasa
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Animation video and mobile phone application in people with Breast Cancer Awareness, run by Özlem BEKDEMİR AK at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Jul 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
National Breast Cancer Screening Program Knowledge Test (At the first stage (first encounter with cases/month 0)) (time frame: first encounter with cases/month 0). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Jul 2025.