EducationMenopauseNCT07623603
Menopause Knowledge Level and Myth Beliefs
A study testing Pecha Kucha group and PowerPoint group in people with Education and Women's Health, run by Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to compare the effects of the Pecha Kucha and PowerPoint presentation methods on menopause knowledge and beliefs in menopause-related myths. By introducing an innovative, concise, focused, and visually based approach to menopause education, this research is expected to strengthen health literacy… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 65 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Education, Women's Health, Menopause
- What is being tested?
- Pecha Kucha group and PowerPoint group
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 500 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Feb 2026to 20 Feb 2026
- 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 30 to 65 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being between 30 and 65 years of age (the lower age limit of 30 years was determined to establish a methodological threshold between young adulthood, in which menopause perception has not yet developed, and the menopausal transition period)
- Being female
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Not having previously received education about menopause
- Being able to use technological devices
- Being able to understand Turkish
Who cannot join
- Being outside the 30-65 age range
- Having a history of prior menopause-related education or formal training
- Having cognitive, psychiatric, or medical conditions that could impair the ability to understand and complete the study procedures or questionnaires
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Erbaa, Tokat Province, 60500
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Pecha Kucha and Traditional Education on Menopause Knowledge Level and Myth Beliefs: Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to compare the effects of the Pecha Kucha and PowerPoint presentation methods on menopause knowledge and beliefs in menopause-related myths. By introducing an innovative, concise, focused, and visually based approach to menopause education, this research is expected to strengthen health literacy, reduce myths, and contribute to the development of more positive attitudes toward menopause among women. Furthermore, by evaluating both menopause myths and different educational techniques together, this study is anticipated to be the first in the literature and to serve as a reference for future research.
Research questions:
- Does menopause-related knowledge increase among women who receive education using the Pecha Kucha technique and the PowerPoint method?
- Do beliefs in menopause-related myths decrease among women who receive education using the Pecha Kucha technique and the PowerPoint method?
- Is there a difference between the Pecha Kucha technique and the PowerPoint method in terms of women's menopause-related knowledge levels and their beliefs in menopause-related myths?
Read the detailed description
Study Type
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial.
Aim of the Study
This study aims to compare the effects of traditional PowerPoint and Pecha Kucha presentation methods on menopause knowledge and awareness of menopause myths among women in Türkiye.
Study Population and Sample
The study will be conducted online across Türkiye. Participants will be recruited via an Instagram announcement, and educational sessions will be delivered through Google Meet. Women who voluntarily apply through the online registration form and meet the eligibility criteria will be included.
Sample size was calculated using G*Power version 3.1.9.3. Since no similar study examining the effects of PowerPoint and Pecha Kucha presentation methods on menopause knowledge and awareness of menopause myths was identified in the literature, a large effect size was assumed (Cohen's d = 0.70) (Cohen, 1992). Based on a significance level of α = 0.05 and statistical power of 80% (1-β = 0.80), the minimum sample size was calculated as 72 participants, with 36 participants allocated to each group.
Randomization and Blinding
Eligible participants will be assigned independent identification codes by a researcher not involved in data analysis. Randomization will be performed using the "List Randomizer" tool on Random.org with a 1:1 allocation ratio. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the Pecha Kucha (P-K) group or the PowerPoint (PPT) group.
Participants will be informed that a menopause-related educational study is being conducted but will not be informed about the Pecha Kucha method before allocation. Outcome data will be analyzed by an independent statistician blinded to group assignments.
Intervention Pecha Kucha Group (P-K)
Participants in the P-K group will receive menopause education through the Pecha Kucha presentation format consisting of 20 slides displayed for 20 seconds each (total duration: 6 minutes and 40 seconds). The presentation will include highly visual materials with minimal text.
PowerPoint Group (PPT)
Participants in the PPT group will receive the same educational content using a traditional PowerPoint presentation format. The session will consist of approximately 30 slides and last 30-35 minutes.
Both groups will be trained by the same educator in separate online sessions. Educational content will include:
Definition and physiology of menopause Hormonal changes during menopause Vasomotor, urogenital, and psychosocial symptoms Common menopause myths and misconceptions Effects of myths on women's health and quality of life Evidence-based menopause information Healthy lifestyle behaviors during menopause Data Collection Procedure
Online questionnaires will be completed immediately before and after the educational intervention. Data collection will be conducted via Google Meet in a single-session format, and completion of the forms will require approximately 10-15 minutes.
Statistical Analysis
Data will be analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25.0. Descriptive statistics will be presented as frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Normality will be assessed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Within-group pretest-posttest comparisons will be analyzed using paired samples t-tests, while between-group differences will be assessed using independent samples t-tests. Non-parametric equivalents (Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann-Whitney U test) will be used for non-normally distributed data. Statistical significance will be accepted at p < 0.05.
Ethical Considerations
Ethical approval will be obtained from the Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Human Research Ethics Committee. Written and verbal informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to data collection. Participant confidentiality will be maintained, and personal data will be used solely for research purposes. Participants may withdraw from the study at any stage without penalty. The study will be conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.
- Conditions
- Education, Women's Health, Menopause
- Being tested
- Pecha Kucha group, PowerPoint group
- Keywords
- Education, Women's Health, Menopause, Myths, Pecha kucha
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Pecha Kucha groupBehavioural
A presentation consisting of 20 slides, supported by high-resolution visual materials and lasting 6 minutes and 40 seconds, was delivered. Each slide was displayed for 20 seconds as planned. The training included fundamental information about the menopausal period and addressed commonly encountered myths and misconceptions
PowerPoint groupBehavioural
Participants in this group received education on menopause and menopause-related myths using the PowerPoint presentation method. The same content was delivered by the same educator using the PowerPoint format. The presentation consisted of 30 slides and lasted approximately 35 minutes.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Pecha Kucha | Active comparator | A presentation consisting of 20 slides, supported by high-resolution visual materials and lasting 6 minutes and 40 seconds, was delivered. Each slide was displayed for 20 seconds as planned. The training included fundamental information about the menopausal period and addressed commonly encountered myths and misconceptions. Receives: Behavioral: Pecha Kucha group |
| PowerPoint group | Active comparator | Participants in this group received education on menopause and menopause-related myths using the PowerPoint presentation method. The same content was delivered by the same educator using the PowerPoint format. The presentation consisted of 30 slides and lasted approximately 35 minutes. Receives: Behavioral: PowerPoint group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Menopause Knowledge
Menopause Knowledge Scale The scale developed by Mete et al. (2024) is a 5-point Likert-type scale. The items of the Menopause Knowledge Scale can be summed, and an increase in the score indicates increased knowledge of menopause. A minimum total score of 14 and a maximum total score of 70 can be obtained from the scale. Knowledge of Menopause Symptoms and Management (Factor 1) consists of questions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, with a minimum score of 9 and a maximum score of 45. General Menopause Knowledge (Factor 2) consists of questions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, with a minimum score of 5 and a maximum score of 25. The internal consistency Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of the scale is 0.917, 0.830 for Factor 1, and 0.908 for Factor 2.
Measured: 1 hour
Secondary outcomes (1)
Menopause Myths
Menopause Myths Scale The Menopause Myths Scale (MMS), developed by Erol and Beydağ (2025), is a 5-point Likert-type scale designed to assess misconceptions about the menopausal process. The scale consists of 13 items and three sub-dimensions. The sub-dimensions are: "Myths regarding the impact on sexual life" (items 1-6), "Myths regarding the impact on family and social life" (items 7-10), and "Myths regarding the impact on mental health" (items 11-13). In the study where the scale was developed, the Cronbach's alpha coefficient was determined as 0.87; it was reported as 0.85 for the sub-dimensions "Myths regarding the impact on sexual life", and 0.79 for "Myths regarding the impact on family and social life" and "Myths regarding the impact on mental health". The maximum score that can be obtained from the scale is 65. The minimum score is 13. It is stated that as the score increases, the belief in myths also increases.
Measured: 1 hour
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Jun 2026
- Study start15 Feb 2026
- Primary completion16 Feb 2026
- Study completion20 Feb 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
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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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Parallel Assignment Randomized-controlled
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 500 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Abdurrahim UYANIK, Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07623603
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Gaziosmanpasa- AUGE
- Acronym
- Menopause
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 22 May 2026
- Last updated
- 3 Jun 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 3 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Pecha Kucha and Traditional Education on Menopause Knowledge Level and Myth Beliefs: Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07623603
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Menopause / Gaziosmanpasa- AUGE
- Conditions
- Education, Women's Health, Menopause
- Keywords
- Education, Women's Health, Menopause, Myths, Pecha kucha
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 500 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Tokat Gaziosmanpasa UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 16 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 20 Feb 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Jun 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 compare the effects of the Pecha Kucha and PowerPoint presentation methods on menopause knowledge and beliefs in menopause-related myths. By introducing an innovative, concise, focused, and visually based approach to menopause education, this research is expected to strengthen health literacy, reduce myths, and contribute to the development of more positive attitudes toward menopause among women. Furthermore, by evaluating both menopause myths and different educational techniques together, this study is anticipated to be the first in the literature and to serve as a reference for future research.
Research questions:
- Does menopause-related knowledge increase among women who receive education using the Pecha Kucha technique and the PowerPoint method?
- Do beliefs in menopause-related myths decrease among women who receive education using the Pecha Kucha technique and the PowerPoint method?
- Is there a difference between the Pecha Kucha technique and the PowerPoint method in terms of women's menopause-related knowledge levels and their beliefs in menopause-related myths?
Detailed description
Study Type
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial.
Aim of the Study
This study aims to compare the effects of traditional PowerPoint and Pecha Kucha presentation methods on menopause knowledge and awareness of menopause myths among women in Türkiye.
Study Population and Sample
The study will be conducted online across Türkiye. Participants will be recruited via an Instagram announcement, and educational sessions will be delivered through Google Meet. Women who voluntarily apply through the online registration form and meet the eligibility criteria will be included.
Sample size was calculated using G*Power version 3.1.9.3. Since no similar study examining the effects of PowerPoint and Pecha Kucha presentation methods on menopause knowledge and awareness of menopause myths was identified in the literature, a large effect size was assumed (Cohen's d = 0.70) (Cohen, 1992). Based on a significance level of α = 0.05 and statistical power of 80% (1-β = 0.80), the minimum sample size was calculated as 72 participants, with 36 participants allocated to each group.
Randomization and Blinding
Eligible participants will be assigned independent identification codes by a researcher not involved in data analysis. Randomization will be performed using the "List Randomizer" tool on Random.org with a 1:1 allocation ratio. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the Pecha Kucha (P-K) group or the PowerPoint (PPT) group.
Participants will be informed that a menopause-related educational study is being conducted but will not be informed about the Pecha Kucha method before allocation. Outcome data will be analyzed by an independent statistician blinded to group assignments.
Intervention Pecha Kucha Group (P-K)
Participants in the P-K group will receive menopause education through the Pecha Kucha presentation format consisting of 20 slides displayed for 20 seconds each (total duration: 6 minutes and 40 seconds). The presentation will include highly visual materials with minimal text.
PowerPoint Group (PPT)
Participants in the PPT group will receive the same educational content using a traditional PowerPoint presentation format. The session will consist of approximately 30 slides and last 30-35 minutes.
Both groups will be trained by the same educator in separate online sessions. Educational content will include:
Definition and physiology of menopause Hormonal changes during menopause Vasomotor, urogenital, and psychosocial symptoms Common menopause myths and misconceptions Effects of myths on women's health and quality of life Evidence-based menopause information Healthy lifestyle behaviors during menopause Data Collection Procedure
Online questionnaires will be completed immediately before and after the educational intervention. Data collection will be conducted via Google Meet in a single-session format, and completion of the forms will require approximately 10-15 minutes.
Statistical Analysis
Data will be analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 25.0. Descriptive statistics will be presented as frequencies, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Normality will be assessed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Within-group pretest-posttest comparisons will be analyzed using paired samples t-tests, while between-group differences will be assessed using independent samples t-tests. Non-parametric equivalents (Wilcoxon signed-rank test and Mann-Whitney U test) will be used for non-normally distributed data. Statistical significance will be accepted at p < 0.05.
Ethical Considerations
Ethical approval will be obtained from the Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Human Research Ethics Committee. Written and verbal informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to data collection. Participant confidentiality will be maintained, and personal data will be used solely for research purposes. Participants may withdraw from the study at any stage without penalty. The study will be conducted in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Parallel Assignment Randomized-controlled
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Pecha Kucha | Active comparator | Behavioral: Pecha Kucha groupA presentation consisting of 20 slides, supported by high-resolution visual materials and lasting 6 minutes and 40 seconds, was delivered. Each slide was displayed for 20 seconds as planned. The training included fundamental information about the menopausal period and addressed commonly encountered myths and misconceptions. |
| PowerPoint group | Active comparator | Behavioral: PowerPoint groupParticipants in this group received education on menopause and menopause-related myths using the PowerPoint presentation method. The same content was delivered by the same educator using the PowerPoint format. The presentation consisted of 30 slides and lasted approximately 35 minutes. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 65 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Being between 30 and 65 years of age (the lower age limit of 30 years was determined to establish a methodological threshold between young adulthood, in which menopause perception has not yet developed, and the menopausal transition period)
- Being female
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Not having previously received education about menopause
- Being able to use technological devices
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being outside the 30-65 age range
- Having a history of prior menopause-related education or formal training
- Having cognitive, psychiatric, or medical conditions that could impair the ability to understand and complete the study procedures or questionnaires
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pecha Kucha groupA presentation consisting of 20 slides, supported by high-resolution visual materials and lasting 6 minutes and 40 seconds, was delivered. Each slide was displayed for 20 seconds as planned. The training included fundamental information about the menopausal period and addressed commonly encountered myths and misconceptions | Behavioural | Pecha Kucha |
| PowerPoint groupParticipants in this group received education on menopause and menopause-related myths using the PowerPoint presentation method. The same content was delivered by the same educator using the PowerPoint format. The presentation consisted of 30 slides and lasted approximately 35 minutes. | Behavioural | PowerPoint group |
Primary outcome
Menopause Knowledge
Time frame: 1 hour
Menopause Knowledge Scale The scale developed by Mete et al. (2024) is a 5-point Likert-type scale. The items of the Menopause Knowledge Scale can be summed, and an increase in the score indicates increased knowledge of menopause. A minimum total score of 14 and a maximum total score of 70 can be obtained from the scale. Knowledge of Menopause Symptoms and Management (Factor 1) consists of questions 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, with a minimum score of 9 and a maximum score of 45. General Menopause Knowledge (Factor 2) consists of questions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, with a minimum score of 5 and a maximum score of 25. The internal consistency Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of the scale is 0.917, 0.830 for Factor 1, and 0.908 for Factor 2.
1 secondary outcome
Menopause Myths
Time frame: 1 hour
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 3 Jun 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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Pecha Kucha group and PowerPoint group in people with Education and Women's Health, run by Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University 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 6 inclusion and 3 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 3 Jun 2026. 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?
Menopause Knowledge (time frame: 1 hour). 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 3 Jun 2026.