Breast Cancer ScreeningNCT07541105
Cancer Awareness Among Syrian Migrants
A study testing PMT-Based Cancer Screening Educational Intervention and PMT-Based Cancer Screening Education Program in people with Breast Cancer Screening and Cervical Cancer Screening, run by Toros University.
Trial summary
This study aims to develop and evaluate a theory-based educational intervention to improve cancer screening participation among Syrian migrants in Turkey. The study will also develop a Cancer Protection Motivation Scale (CPMS) to measure individuals' motivation toward cancer screening. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Breast Cancer Screening, Cervical Cancer Screening, Colorectal Cancer Screening
- What is being tested?
- PMT-Based Cancer Screening Educational Intervention and PMT-Based Cancer Screening Education Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 30 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 9 Mar 2027to 9 Jul 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- over 18 years of age
- hold Syrian citizenship
- be registered with the Migrant Health Center in Mersin province
- have proficiency in Turkish or Arabic
- voluntarily agree to participate
Who cannot join
- if they hold Turkish citizenship
- have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
- have been diagnosed with cancer
- wish to withdraw from the study
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: A Theory-Driven Educational Intervention to Enhance Cancer Screening Uptake Among Syrian Migrants in Turkey: A Study Protocol
This study aims to develop and evaluate a theory-based educational intervention to improve cancer screening participation among Syrian migrants in Turkey. The study will also develop a Cancer Protection Motivation Scale (CPMS) to measure individuals' motivation toward cancer screening. Using a mixed-methods design, the study will explore barriers, beliefs, and behaviors related to breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. The effectiveness of the intervention will be assessed using a pretest-posttest design. The findings are expected to support culturally appropriate strategies to improve cancer screening uptake among migrant populations.
Read the detailed description
Syrian migrants face difficulties accessing cancer screening services due to limited healthcare access, language and cultural barriers, and lack of knowledge about cancer screening. However, there is a lack of practical guidance on how public health initiatives can effectively engage with priority populations, particularly migrants. This study aims to present a protocol for developing a Protection Motivation Theory (PMT)-based educational intervention and the Cancer Protection Motivation Scale, informed by an examination of migrants' and healthcare professionals' perspectives on cancer screening. A mixed-methods study protocol has been developed to create a Protection Motivation Theory (PMT)-based educational intervention and the Cancer Protection Motivation Scale. The study will engage migrants and healthcare professionals to explore knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and barriers related to breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. In the qualitative phase, interviews will be conducted with 30 migrants and healthcare professionals, while in the methodological phase, data from 300 migrants will be used to develop and validate the scale and educational intervention. In the experimental phase, the effectiveness of the intervention will be tested with 30 participants. The study is expected to yield a valid and reliable Cancer Protection Motivation Scale and a culturally sensitive, theory-driven educational intervention. These tools will provide guidance for improving cancer awareness and screening behaviors among migrants, addressing barriers related to access, language, culture, and knowledge.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Screening, Cervical Cancer Screening, Colorectal Cancer Screening, Cancer Prevention Behavior
- Being tested
- PMT-Based Cancer Screening Educational Intervention, PMT-Based Cancer Screening Education Program
- Keywords
- Breast cancer, Colon cancer, Cervical cancer, Protection motivation, Reduced inequalities
- Medical subject headings
- Breast Neoplasms, Colonic Neoplasms, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
PMT-Based Cancer Screening Educational InterventionOther
This intervention is a structured educational program developed based on Protection Motivation Theory (PMT). It aims to improve cancer screening behaviors among Syrian migrants through culturally adapted educational sessions focusing on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. The intervention targets key components of PMT, including threat appraisal (perceived severity, perceived vulnerability, and rewards) and coping appraisal (self-efficacy, response efficacy, and perceived costs). Educational content is designed to increase awareness, enhance motivation, and reduce perceived barriers. Participants will receive the training through interactive sessions. The effectiveness of the intervention will be evaluated using pretest and posttest assessments with the Cancer Protection Motivation Scale (CPMS).
PMT-Based Cancer Screening Education ProgramBehavioural
Also called PMT Education Program, Cancer Screening Education Intervention
This behavioral intervention is a structured education program based on Protection Motivation Theory (PMT), designed to improve cancer screening behaviors among Syrian migrants. The program targets key PMT constructs, including perceived severity, perceived vulnerability, response efficacy, self-efficacy, and perceived barriers. It includes culturally adapted, interactive educational sessions focusing on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. The intervention aims to increase knowledge, enhance motivation, and reduce perceived barriers to screening participation. Effectiveness will be evaluated using pre- and post-intervention assessments with the Cancer Protection Motivation Scale (CPMS).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| The group receiving the PMT-based cancer screening educational intervention. | Experimental | A Protection Motivation Theory (PMT)-based educational program focusing on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening will be delivered to participants. Pretest and posttest assessments will be conducted using the Cancer Protection Motivation Scale (CPMS) to evaluate changes in motivation and screening-related behaviors. Receives: Other: PMT-Based Cancer Screening Educational Intervention; Behavioral: PMT-Based Cancer Screening Education Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Cancer Protection Motivation Scale (CPMS)
Cancer protection motivation will be assessed using the Cancer Protection Motivation Scale (CPMS), a researcher-developed multidimensional instrument based on Protection Motivation Theory. The scale measures threat appraisal (perceived severity, vulnerability, and rewards), coping appraisal (response efficacy and response cost), and self-efficacy. The CPMS is planned to consist of 24 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree. The total score ranges from 24 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater motivation. Content validity will be evaluated using the Content Validity Index (CVI) based on the opinions of approximately 20 experts. Following language validation, a pilot study will be conducted with 20 participants, after which the scale will be administered to 300 individuals. The CPMS will be used as a pretest and posttest to evaluate effectiveness.
Measured: Baseline and 1 month after the intervention
Secondary outcomes (1)
Knowledge of Cancer and Screening (Structured Questionnaire Score)
Participants' knowledge regarding breast, cervical, and colorectal cancers and related screening programs will be assessed using a researcher-developed structured questionnaire. The questionnaire will include items on cancer risk factors, symptoms, and screening recommendations. It will be administered before the intervention (pretest) and after the educational program (posttest). Higher scores will indicate greater knowledge.
Measured: Baseline and 1 month after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted21 Apr 2026
- Study start9 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Primary completion9 Jul 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion9 Jul 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Breast Cancer ScreeningStudies 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- This is a single-group pretest-posttest study. All participants will receive the same educational intervention; therefore, masking is not applicable.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Toros University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Neslihan Özcanarslan, Toros University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07541105
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 22.06.2022/130
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 11 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 15 Oct 2026
- 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 15 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Theory-Driven Educational Intervention to Enhance Cancer Screening Uptake Among Syrian Migrants in Turkey: A Study Protocol
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07541105
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 22.06.2022/130
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Screening, Cervical Cancer Screening, Colorectal Cancer Screening, Cancer Prevention Behavior
- Keywords
- Breast cancer, Colon cancer, Cervical cancer, Protection motivation, Reduced inequalities
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 30 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Toros UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 9 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 9 Jul 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 9 Jul 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 21 Apr 2026 (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.
This study aims to develop and evaluate a theory-based educational intervention to improve cancer screening participation among Syrian migrants in Turkey. The study will also develop a Cancer Protection Motivation Scale (CPMS) to measure individuals' motivation toward cancer screening. Using a mixed-methods design, the study will explore barriers, beliefs, and behaviors related to breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. The effectiveness of the intervention will be assessed using a pretest-posttest design. The findings are expected to support culturally appropriate strategies to improve cancer screening uptake among migrant populations.
Detailed description
Syrian migrants face difficulties accessing cancer screening services due to limited healthcare access, language and cultural barriers, and lack of knowledge about cancer screening. However, there is a lack of practical guidance on how public health initiatives can effectively engage with priority populations, particularly migrants. This study aims to present a protocol for developing a Protection Motivation Theory (PMT)-based educational intervention and the Cancer Protection Motivation Scale, informed by an examination of migrants' and healthcare professionals' perspectives on cancer screening. A mixed-methods study protocol has been developed to create a Protection Motivation Theory (PMT)-based educational intervention and the Cancer Protection Motivation Scale. The study will engage migrants and healthcare professionals to explore knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and barriers related to breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. In the qualitative phase, interviews will be conducted with 30 migrants and healthcare professionals, while in the methodological phase, data from 300 migrants will be used to develop and validate the scale and educational intervention. In the experimental phase, the effectiveness of the intervention will be tested with 30 participants. The study is expected to yield a valid and reliable Cancer Protection Motivation Scale and a culturally sensitive, theory-driven educational intervention. These tools will provide guidance for improving cancer awareness and screening behaviors among migrants, addressing barriers related to access, language, culture, and knowledge.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- This is a single-group pretest-posttest study. All participants will receive the same educational intervention; therefore, masking is not applicable.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| The group receiving the PMT-based cancer screening educational intervention. | Experimental | Other: PMT-Based Cancer Screening Educational Intervention, Behavioral: PMT-Based Cancer Screening Education ProgramA Protection Motivation Theory (PMT)-based educational program focusing on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening will be delivered to participants. Pretest and posttest assessments will be conducted using the Cancer Protection Motivation Scale (CPMS) to evaluate changes in motivation and screening-related behaviors. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- over 18 years of age
- hold Syrian citizenship
- be registered with the Migrant Health Center in Mersin province
- have proficiency in Turkish or Arabic
- voluntarily agree to participate
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- if they hold Turkish citizenship
- have a diagnosed psychiatric disorder
- have been diagnosed with cancer
- wish to withdraw from the study
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PMT-Based Cancer Screening Educational InterventionThis intervention is a structured educational program developed based on Protection Motivation Theory (PMT). It aims to improve cancer screening behaviors among Syrian migrants through culturally adapted educational sessions focusing on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. The intervention targets key components of PMT, including threat appraisal (perceived severity, perceived vulnerability, and rewards) and coping appraisal (self-efficacy, response efficacy, and perceived costs). Educational content is designed to increase awareness, enhance motivation, and reduce perceived barriers. Participants will receive the training through interactive sessions. The effectiveness of the intervention will be evaluated using pretest and posttest assessments with the Cancer Protection Motivation Scale (CPMS). | Other | The group receiving the PMT-based cancer screening educational intervention. |
| PMT-Based Cancer Screening Education ProgramAlso: PMT Education Program, Cancer Screening Education InterventionThis behavioral intervention is a structured education program based on Protection Motivation Theory (PMT), designed to improve cancer screening behaviors among Syrian migrants. The program targets key PMT constructs, including perceived severity, perceived vulnerability, response efficacy, self-efficacy, and perceived barriers. It includes culturally adapted, interactive educational sessions focusing on breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. The intervention aims to increase knowledge, enhance motivation, and reduce perceived barriers to screening participation. Effectiveness will be evaluated using pre- and post-intervention assessments with the Cancer Protection Motivation Scale (CPMS). | Behavioural | The group receiving the PMT-based cancer screening educational intervention. |
Primary outcome
Cancer Protection Motivation Scale (CPMS)
Time frame: Baseline and 1 month after the intervention
Cancer protection motivation will be assessed using the Cancer Protection Motivation Scale (CPMS), a researcher-developed multidimensional instrument based on Protection Motivation Theory. The scale measures threat appraisal (perceived severity, vulnerability, and rewards), coping appraisal (response efficacy and response cost), and self-efficacy. The CPMS is planned to consist of 24 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree. The total score ranges from 24 to 120, with higher scores indicating greater motivation. Content validity will be evaluated using the Content Validity Index (CVI) based on the opinions of approximately 20 experts. Following language validation, a pilot study will be conducted with 20 participants, after which the scale will be administered to 300 individuals. The CPMS will be used as a pretest and posttest to evaluate effectiveness.
1 secondary outcome
Knowledge of Cancer and Screening (Structured Questionnaire Score)
Time frame: Baseline and 1 month after the intervention
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Oct 2026.
- 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.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing PMT-Based Cancer Screening Educational Intervention and PMT-Based Cancer Screening Education Program in people with Breast Cancer Screening and Cervical Cancer Screening, run by Toros University.
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 5 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Neslihan ÖZCANARSLAN, Phd (+905336671604, neslihan.ozcanarslan@toros.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Cancer Protection Motivation Scale (CPMS) (time frame: Baseline and 1 month after the intervention). 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 15 Oct 2026.