Health LiteracyTeach-Back MetNCT07777289
A TEACH-BACK APPROACH TO INCREASE BREAST CANCER KNOWLEDGE IN WOMEN WITH LOW HEALTH LITERACY: AN INTERVENTION STUDY
A study testing Routine Health Education in people with Health Literacy and Breast Cancer Awareness, run by Buca Seyfi Demirsoy State Hospital.
Trial summary
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the "Teach Back" technique in increasing breast cancer knowledge among women with limited health literacy. Method: This research is a randomized controlled experimental study. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Health Literacy, Breast Cancer Awareness
- What is being tested?
- Routine Health Education
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Sep 2026to Jun 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 80 years
- Women only
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- • Women over 18 years of age,
- Having a health literacy score below 25 on the Turkish Health Literacy Scale.
- Not having a diagnosed mental, visual, or learning disability by a physician.
- Not having previously participated in any research project on breast health/breast education.
- Being able to communicate verbally.
- Not having breast cancer.
Who cannot join
- • Having a previous diagnosis of breast cancer. • Having cognitive impairments that may prevent participation in the study. • Having hearing or visual impairments that may negatively affect participation and interaction in the training process. • Lack of sufficient language proficiency to understand the training materials.
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
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the "Teach Back" technique in increasing breast cancer knowledge among women with limited health literacy.
Method: This research is a randomized controlled experimental study. The study is planned to be conducted with individuals who applied to the KETEM unit of Healthy Life Center No. 1, affiliated with the Karabağlar District Health Directorate in İzmir.
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Data will be evaluated for normality; dependent samples t-test will be used for pre- and post-education comparisons, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test will be used if normality is not achieved. Baseline differences between the experimental and control groups will be analyzed with independent samples t-test or Mann-Whitney U test, and categorical variables will be analyzed with the Chi-square test. In the study, the experimental group will receive breast cancer education in groups of 5, consisting of 20-minute sessions with a 4-week interval, presented in simple language avoiding medical jargon, and the education content will be re-explained by the participants in their own words. These sessions will consist of general content such as breast cancer risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis.
- What are the risk factors and symptoms of breast cancer?
- The importance of early detection of breast cancer (BSE, clinical breast examination (CBE), mammography).
- What are the treatment options for breast cancer? (Surgical methods, systemic treatments (endocrine therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy), and radiotherapy) (Kiyat \& Akyüz, 2024; Uçkaç, 2022; Altu et al., 2023; Hosseinifar, Afkhamzadeh \& Moayeri, 2024).
The control group will be educated using existing educational materials used by the Ministry of Health. The content of these trainings will consist of topics such as breast cancer risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis. The Teach Back technique will not be applied to the control group.
Read the detailed description
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the "Teach Back" technique in increasing breast cancer knowledge among women with limited health literacy.
Method: This research is a randomized controlled experimental study. The study is planned to be conducted with individuals who applied to the KETEM unit of Healthy Life Center No. 1, affiliated with the Karabağlar District Health Directorate in İzmir.
Data will be evaluated for normality; dependent samples t-test will be used for pre- and post-education comparisons, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test will be used if normality is not achieved. Baseline differences between the experimental and control groups will be analyzed with independent samples t-test or Mann-Whitney U test, and categorical variables will be analyzed with the Chi-square test. In the study, the experimental group will receive breast cancer education in groups of 5, consisting of 20-minute sessions with a 4-week interval, presented in simple language avoiding medical jargon, and the education content will be re-explained by the participants in their own words. These sessions will consist of general content such as breast cancer risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis.
- What are the risk factors and symptoms of breast cancer?
- The importance of early detection of breast cancer (BSE, clinical breast examination (CBE), mammography).
- What are the treatment options for breast cancer? (Surgical methods, systemic treatments (endocrine therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy), and radiotherapy) (Kiyat \& Akyüz, 2024; Uçkaç, 2022; Altu et al., 2023; Hosseinifar, Afkhamzadeh \& Moayeri, 2024).
The control group will be educated using existing educational materials used by the Ministry of Health. The content of these trainings will consist of topics such as breast cancer risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis. The Teach Back technique will not be applied to the control group.
- Conditions
- Health Literacy, Breast Cancer Awareness
- Being tested
- Routine Health Education
- Keywords
- Breast Cancer, Health Literacy, Teach-Back Method, Health Education
- Medical subject headings
- Breast Neoplasms, Health Education
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Routine Health EducationOther
Also called Teach-Back Method Education, Standard Care Education
Structured individual health education on breast cancer screening and awareness delivered using the Teach-Back method to ensure comprehension among participants with low health literacy.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Participants receive structured individual breast cancer awareness and screening education delivered using the Teach-Back method. Receives: Other: Routine Health Education |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants receive standard breast cancer awareness and screening education provided through routine health center procedures. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Breast Cancer Knowledge Level
Assessed using the Knowledge Scale for Breast Cancer and Screening Methods (GKMKBT). Total scores range from 0 to 44, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge regarding breast cancer and screening procedures.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 1 month post-intervention
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change in Health Literacy Level
Assessed using the Turkey Health Literacy Scale-32 (TSOY-32). Scores range from 0 to 50, where higher scores represent higher health literacy levels.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 1 month post-intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Aug 2026
- Study startSep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completionJun 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Health 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
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Buca Seyfi Demirsoy State Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, HURİ YOĞURTCU, Buca Seyfi Demirsoy State Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07777289
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 10621-GOA
- Acronym
- Teach-Back Met
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Aug 2026
- Last updated
- 20 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared to protect participant privacy and maintain confidentiality, as explicit consent for secondary data sharing was not obtained from participants under the approved study protocol.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A TEACH-BACK APPROACH TO INCREASE BREAST CANCER KNOWLEDGE IN WOMEN WITH LOW HEALTH LITERACY: AN INTERVENTION STUDY
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07777289
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Teach-Back Met / 10621-GOA
- Conditions
- Health Literacy, Breast Cancer Awareness
- Keywords
- Breast Cancer, Health Literacy, Teach-Back Method, Health Education
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Buca Seyfi Demirsoy State HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- Jun 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Aug 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.
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the "Teach Back" technique in increasing breast cancer knowledge among women with limited health literacy.
Method: This research is a randomized controlled experimental study. The study is planned to be conducted with individuals who applied to the KETEM unit of Healthy Life Center No. 1, affiliated with the Karabağlar District Health Directorate in İzmir.
Data will be evaluated for normality; dependent samples t-test will be used for pre- and post-education comparisons, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test will be used if normality is not achieved. Baseline differences between the experimental and control groups will be analyzed with independent samples t-test or Mann-Whitney U test, and categorical variables will be analyzed with the Chi-square test. In the study, the experimental group will receive breast cancer education in groups of 5, consisting of 20-minute sessions with a 4-week interval, presented in simple language avoiding medical jargon, and the education content will be re-explained by the participants in their own words. These sessions will consist of general content such as breast cancer risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis.
- What are the risk factors and symptoms of breast cancer?
- The importance of early detection of breast cancer (BSE, clinical breast examination (CBE), mammography).
- What are the treatment options for breast cancer? (Surgical methods, systemic treatments (endocrine therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy), and radiotherapy) (Kiyat \& Akyüz, 2024; Uçkaç, 2022; Altu et al., 2023; Hosseinifar, Afkhamzadeh \& Moayeri, 2024).
The control group will be educated using existing educational materials used by the Ministry of Health. The content of these trainings will consist of topics such as breast cancer risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis. The Teach Back technique will not be applied to the control group.
Detailed description
Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the "Teach Back" technique in increasing breast cancer knowledge among women with limited health literacy.
Method: This research is a randomized controlled experimental study. The study is planned to be conducted with individuals who applied to the KETEM unit of Healthy Life Center No. 1, affiliated with the Karabağlar District Health Directorate in İzmir.
Data will be evaluated for normality; dependent samples t-test will be used for pre- and post-education comparisons, and Wilcoxon signed-rank test will be used if normality is not achieved. Baseline differences between the experimental and control groups will be analyzed with independent samples t-test or Mann-Whitney U test, and categorical variables will be analyzed with the Chi-square test. In the study, the experimental group will receive breast cancer education in groups of 5, consisting of 20-minute sessions with a 4-week interval, presented in simple language avoiding medical jargon, and the education content will be re-explained by the participants in their own words. These sessions will consist of general content such as breast cancer risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis.
- What are the risk factors and symptoms of breast cancer?
- The importance of early detection of breast cancer (BSE, clinical breast examination (CBE), mammography).
- What are the treatment options for breast cancer? (Surgical methods, systemic treatments (endocrine therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy), and radiotherapy) (Kiyat \& Akyüz, 2024; Uçkaç, 2022; Altu et al., 2023; Hosseinifar, Afkhamzadeh \& Moayeri, 2024).
The control group will be educated using existing educational materials used by the Ministry of Health. The content of these trainings will consist of topics such as breast cancer risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of early diagnosis. The Teach Back technique will not be applied to the control group.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Other: Routine Health EducationParticipants receive structured individual breast cancer awareness and screening education delivered using the Teach-Back method. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants receive standard breast cancer awareness and screening education provided through routine health center procedures. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- • Women over 18 years of age,
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- • Having a previous diagnosis of breast cancer. • Having cognitive impairments that may prevent participation in the study. • Having hearing or visual impairments that may negatively affect participation and interaction in the training process. • Lack of sufficient language proficiency to understand the training materials.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Health EducationAlso: Teach-Back Method Education, Standard Care EducationStructured individual health education on breast cancer screening and awareness delivered using the Teach-Back method to ensure comprehension among participants with low health literacy. | Other | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Change in Breast Cancer Knowledge Level
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 1 month post-intervention
Assessed using the Knowledge Scale for Breast Cancer and Screening Methods (GKMKBT). Total scores range from 0 to 44, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge regarding breast cancer and screening procedures.
1 secondary outcome
Change in Health Literacy Level
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 1 month post-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 20 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared to protect participant privacy and maintain confidentiality, as explicit consent for secondary data sharing was not obtained from participants under the approved study protocol.
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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 Routine Health Education in people with Health Literacy and Breast Cancer Awareness, run by Buca Seyfi Demirsoy State Hospital.
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 1 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 20 Aug 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 huri Yoğurtcu, MD, PhD (+90-507-064-0824, huri.yogurtcu@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Breast Cancer Knowledge Level (time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 1 month post-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 20 Aug 2026.