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A conversation could save lives: testing a new way to boost cancer screenings

NCT ID NCT06493682

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First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether motivational interviewing—a type of counseling that helps people find their own motivation to change—can help women overcome procrastination and get screened for cervical cancer. The study will include women aged 30-65 who have never had a Pap smear. Half will receive motivational interviewing sessions, while the other half will not. Researchers will measure changes in procrastination behavior, health beliefs, and whether women actually get screened.

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Active substance
Motivational interviewing (a behavioral counseling approach)
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could offer a simple, non-medical way to boost cervical cancer screening rates and reduce delays in seeking healthcare.
What could go wrong
This is a small trial, and results may not apply to all women. The outcome depends on individual willingness to change behavior, and the intervention's long-term impact is uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

118 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2024

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The ages of 30-65, * Having not had cervical cancer screening before, * Having not had a hysterectomy operation, * Being literate, * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Those who have communication problems, * Those with psychiatric and mental illnesses, * Those who have previously attended any training on cervical cancer screening, * Pregnant women

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Conditions

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cancer Health Behavior neoplasm

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Amasya University

    Amasya, 05100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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