Talking women into HPV tests: study tests motivational interviews

NCT ID NCT06662136

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Muazez küçükkaya Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether motivational interviews based on the Health Belief Model could increase HPV-DNA testing among women aged 30-45 who hadn't been tested in five years. Researchers gave 4 sessions of motivational interviewing and educational materials to one group, while a control group received no intervention. The goal was to see if these conversations improved knowledge about HPV and led to more women getting tested.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: motivational interview
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could help more women get tested for HPV, potentially reducing cervical cancer rates through early detection.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 90 participants, so results may not apply to all women. It tested a behavioral intervention, not a medical treatment, so it cannot directly prevent or cure cancer.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CERVICAL CANCERS are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical cancer cervical carcinoma Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CERVICAL CANCERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bayrampaşa 1 nolu ASM

Istanbul, BAYRAMPAŞA, 340000, Turkey (Türkiye)

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.