Hope-Focused Motivational Interviewing for Cancer Patients Receiving Radiotherapy

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial compares a hope-focused motivational interviewing program to standard care in cancer patients receiving radiotherapy. Eligible participants are adults with stage I–III cancer who are in the first week of radiotherapy and can read Turkish. The intervention consists of four sessions delivered twice weekly, with outcomes assessed before, after, and at follow-up using standardized scales for hope, self-compassion, and self-efficacy. Randomization will be computer-generated to minimize bias, and data will be collected primarily through online forms to reduce bias in data collection. The study aims to detect changes in psychological resources that could influence coping and treatment experience.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Being 18 years of age or older
* Having a diagnosis of Stage I-III cancer according to the TNM staging system Receiving radiotherapy at the study center (including adjuvant, neoadjuvant, or definitive RT)
* Being in the first week of the radiotherapy process
* Being able to read and understand Turkish and communicate at a level sufficient to participate in interviews
* Agreeing to attend the intervention sessions at scheduled times and providing written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of metastatic disease (Stage IV) or recurrent cancer
* Receiving concurrent chemotherapy during the radiotherapy process
* Presence of severe psychiatric conditions that may interfere with participation or the safe implementation of the intervention (e.g., psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder in the manic phase, or severe major depression)
* Presence of moderate to severe cognitive impairment/dementia, significant attention or concentration problems, or neurological conditions that may compromise the reliability of responses
* Severe hearing or speech impairments or communication difficulties that would prevent participation in interviews or completion of questionnaires (if appropriate support cannot be provided)
* Participation in another structured psychosocial intervention program (e.g., hope-based, psychoeducational, or psychotherapeutic programs) during the study period

Where it's running

• Bartın University
  Bartın, Bartın, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Duygu Özer, Asst. Prof
• Email: duyguozer2016@hotmail.com
• Phone: +905061291978

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.