eHealth LiteracyMEDOYENCT07570797
Mentor-Supported Digital Literacy Training
A study testing MEDOYE in people with eHealth Literacy and Digital Literacy, run by Erzincan Binali Yildirim Universitesi.
Trial summary
Purpose This study is a randomized controlled experimental trial aiming to evaluate the effects of mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants on older migrants' eHealth literacy and their ability to seek and verify health information in digital environments. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 74 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- eHealth Literacy, Digital Literacy, Migrants
- What is being tested?
- MEDOYE
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2026to 25 Feb 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 to 74 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged between 18-64 years
- Being a migrant
- Literate (able to read and write)
- Able to speak and write in Turkish
- Able to communicate verbally
- Having access to internet at home or workplace
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- Having access to a smartphone or a phone that belongs to a family member and can be used by the participant
- Able to use the internet
- Willing to participate in the study
- Willing to act as a mentor
- Older Participants (Migrants)
- Aged between 65-74 years
- Literate in Turkish
- Having internet access at home
- Using a smartphone
Who cannot join
- Young Participants (Migrants)
- Presence of visual or hearing impairments that would prevent participation in the study
- Having a physical or mental health condition that may interfere with participation
- Inability to attend training sessions regularly during the intervention period
- Older Participants (Migrants)
- Presence of visual or hearing impairments that would prevent participation in the study
- Inability to attend training sessions regularly during the intervention period
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: Effects of Digital Literacy Mentoring Delivered by Young Migrants on eHealth and Digital Literacy Among Older Migrants: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Purpose This study is a randomized controlled experimental trial aiming to evaluate the effects of mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants on older migrants' eHealth literacy and their ability to seek and verify health information in digital environments. The study will be conducted among young and older Ahiska Turkish migrants living in the Üzümlü district of Erzincan province.
Method The study will be conducted in two phases. In the first phase, young migrants will receive digital literacy training that includes mentoring skills. In the second phase, these individuals will provide training to older migrants.
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The sample size has been determined based on a power analysis and will consist of a total of 80 participants. Data will be collected using the eHealth Literacy Scale and the Digital Health Information Seeking and Verification Scale. Data will be analyzed using SPSS software, and appropriate parametric and/or non-parametric tests will be applied.
Training sessions will be conducted in controlled environments, in small groups, and tailored to participants' needs. Participant follow-up will be maintained throughout the process to support the sustainability of the intervention.
Research Hypotheses Primary Hypothesis
- H0: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has no effect on older migrants' levels of eHealth literacy and digital literacy.
- H1: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has a significant effect on older migrants' levels of eHealth literacy and digital literacy.
Secondary Hypothesis
- H0: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has no effect on older migrants' eHealth literacy levels.
- H2: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has a significant effect on older migrants' eHealth literacy levels.
Third Hypothesis
- H0: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has no effect on older migrants' digital literacy levels.
- H3: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has a significant effect on older migrants' digital literacy levels.
- Conditions
- eHealth Literacy, Digital Literacy, Migrants
- Being tested
- MEDOYE, control grup
- Keywords
- Digital literacy, E-health literacy, Migrants, Mentorship, Older adults
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
MEDOYEOther
Participants who agree to take part in the study will be enrolled in a mentoring-based training program. The training content will include group process management, warm-up activities, computer-assisted instruction (PowerPoint presentations), verbal instruction, role-playing, demonstration and practice, small group discussions, and question-answer techniques.
A total of nine training sessions will be conducted twice a week, each lasting 45-90 minutes. Short breaks not exceeding 15 minutes will be provided based on participants' needs and feedback. To enhance mentoring skills, participants will be divided into pairs and will practice mentoring each other. Roles will be switched after each session. In subsequent sessions, participants will change partners, allowing them to practice mentoring with different individuals. These mentoring practices will be observed by the researchers.
The schedule of the training sessions will be arranged according to the availability and preferences of the
control grupOther
Participants in the control group will receive no intervention during the study period. At baseline, participants will complete the pre-test assessments, including the Personal Information Form, the eHealth Literacy Scale, and the Digital Health Information Seeking and Verification Scale. After the completion of the experimental group intervention, post-test assessments will be administered. Following the study, digital literacy training will also be provided to control group participants.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| MEDOYE | Experimental | Participants in the experimental group will receive a mentoring-based digital literacy training program delivered by young migrants. The intervention will consist of nine sessions conducted twice a week, each lasting 45-90 minutes. The training will include mentoring skills development, digital literacy education, and interactive teaching methods such as role-playing, demonstrations, and small group discussions. Participants will practice mentoring in pairs, with role switching and partner changes across sessions. After each session, young participants will provide digital literacy support to older migrants in their households. Pre- and post-test assessments will be conducted using the eHealth Literacy Scale and the Digital Health Information Seeking and Verification Scale. Receives: Other: MEDOYE |
| control grubu | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Other: control grup |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
eHealth Literacy Scale
This scale was developed by C. Norman and H. Skinner in 2006 to measure eHealth literacy. The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Tamer Gencer in 2017.
The eHealth Literacy Scale consists of 8 items. A 5-point Likert-type scale is used for scoring the items, ranging from "strongly disagree," "disagree," "neutral," "agree," to "strongly agree."
The total score obtained from the scale reflects the participant's level of eHealth literacy. The minimum possible score is 8, and the maximum score is 40. Higher scores indicate a higher level of eHealth literacy.
The internal consistency reliability coefficient of the scale was calculated as 0.86.
Measured: Baseline and 6 weeks after intervention
Secondary outcomes (1)
Digital Health Information Seeking and Verification Scale
This scale was developed by Çömlekçi MF and Bozkanat E in 2021 to measure health-related information seeking, digital health information seeking, and digital verification behaviors. A 5-point Likert-type attitude scale is used for scoring the items, ranging from 1 ("never") to 5 ("always").
The total score of the scale ranges from 1 to 5. Higher scores indicate more positive outcomes. There are no reverse-coded items in the scale.
Çömlekçi and Bozkanat reported the reliability of the scale with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient greater than 0.758.
The scale can be applied to digital and media users aged 18 years and older. It consists of three sub-dimensions:
F1: Web 1.0 and Health Information Seeking F2: Web 2.0 and Digital Health Information Seeking F3: Digital Verification
Higher scores in all sub-dimensions indicate more positive outcomes.
Measured: Baseline and 6 weeks after intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 May 2026
- Study start1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion25 Feb 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for eHealth LiteracyStudies 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
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Erzincan Binali Yildirim Universitesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ezgi DEMİRTÜRK SELÇUK, Erzincan Binali Yildirim Universitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07570797
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 24
- Acronym
- MEDOYE
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 30 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 6 May 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 6 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Digital Literacy Mentoring Delivered by Young Migrants on eHealth and Digital Literacy Among Older Migrants: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07570797
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MEDOYE / 24
- Conditions
- eHealth Literacy, Digital Literacy, Migrants
- Keywords
- Digital literacy, E-health literacy, Migrants, Mentorship, Older adults
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Erzincan Binali Yildirim UniversitesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 25 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 May 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.
Purpose This study is a randomized controlled experimental trial aiming to evaluate the effects of mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants on older migrants' eHealth literacy and their ability to seek and verify health information in digital environments. The study will be conducted among young and older Ahiska Turkish migrants living in the Üzümlü district of Erzincan province.
Method The study will be conducted in two phases. In the first phase, young migrants will receive digital literacy training that includes mentoring skills. In the second phase, these individuals will provide training to older migrants.
The sample size has been determined based on a power analysis and will consist of a total of 80 participants. Data will be collected using the eHealth Literacy Scale and the Digital Health Information Seeking and Verification Scale. Data will be analyzed using SPSS software, and appropriate parametric and/or non-parametric tests will be applied.
Training sessions will be conducted in controlled environments, in small groups, and tailored to participants' needs. Participant follow-up will be maintained throughout the process to support the sustainability of the intervention.
Research Hypotheses Primary Hypothesis
- H0: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has no effect on older migrants' levels of eHealth literacy and digital literacy.
- H1: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has a significant effect on older migrants' levels of eHealth literacy and digital literacy.
Secondary Hypothesis
- H0: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has no effect on older migrants' eHealth literacy levels.
- H2: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has a significant effect on older migrants' eHealth literacy levels.
Third Hypothesis
- H0: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has no effect on older migrants' digital literacy levels.
- H3: Mentoring-based digital literacy training delivered by young migrants has a significant effect on older migrants' digital literacy levels.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| MEDOYE | Experimental | Other: MEDOYEParticipants in the experimental group will receive a mentoring-based digital literacy training program delivered by young migrants. The intervention will consist of nine sessions conducted twice a week, each lasting 45-90 minutes. The training will include mentoring skills development, digital literacy education, and interactive teaching methods such as role-playing, demonstrations, and small group discussions. Participants will practice mentoring in pairs, with role switching and partner changes across sessions. After each session, young participants will provide digital literacy support to older migrants in their households. Pre- and post-test assessments will be conducted using the eHealth Literacy Scale and the Digital Health Information Seeking and Verification Scale. |
| control grubu | Active comparator | Other: control grup |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 74 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (15 listed)
- Aged between 18-64 years
- Being a migrant
- Literate (able to read and write)
- Able to speak and write in Turkish
- Able to communicate verbally
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Young Participants (Migrants)
- Presence of visual or hearing impairments that would prevent participation in the study
- Having a physical or mental health condition that may interfere with participation
- Inability to attend training sessions regularly during the intervention period
- Older Participants (Migrants)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MEDOYEParticipants who agree to take part in the study will be enrolled in a mentoring-based training program. The training content will include group process management, warm-up activities, computer-assisted instruction (PowerPoint presentations), verbal instruction, role-playing, demonstration and practice, small group discussions, and question-answer techniques. A total of nine training sessions will be conducted twice a week, each lasting 45-90 minutes. Short breaks not exceeding 15 minutes will be provided based on participants' needs and feedback. To enhance mentoring skills, participants will be divided into pairs and will practice mentoring each other. Roles will be switched after each session. In subsequent sessions, participants will change partners, allowing them to practice mentoring with different individuals. These mentoring practices will be observed by the researchers. The schedule of the training sessions will be arranged according to the availability and preferences of the | Other | MEDOYE |
| control grupParticipants in the control group will receive no intervention during the study period. At baseline, participants will complete the pre-test assessments, including the Personal Information Form, the eHealth Literacy Scale, and the Digital Health Information Seeking and Verification Scale. After the completion of the experimental group intervention, post-test assessments will be administered. Following the study, digital literacy training will also be provided to control group participants. | Other | control grubu |
Primary outcome
eHealth Literacy Scale
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks after intervention
This scale was developed by C. Norman and H. Skinner in 2006 to measure eHealth literacy. The Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Tamer Gencer in 2017. The eHealth Literacy Scale consists of 8 items. A 5-point Likert-type scale is used for scoring the items, ranging from "strongly disagree," "disagree," "neutral," "agree," to "strongly agree." The total score obtained from the scale reflects the participant's level of eHealth literacy. The minimum possible score is 8, and the maximum score is 40. Higher scores indicate a higher level of eHealth literacy. The internal consistency reliability coefficient of the scale was calculated as 0.86.
1 secondary outcome
Digital Health Information Seeking and Verification Scale
Time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks after 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 6 May 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 MEDOYE in people with eHealth Literacy and Digital Literacy, run by Erzincan Binali Yildirim Universitesi.
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 15 inclusion and 7 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 6 May 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 Ezgi Demirtürk Selçuk, PhD (+905448502161, ezgi.selcuk@erzincan.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
eHealth Literacy Scale (time frame: Baseline and 6 weeks after 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 6 May 2026.