Program to Improve Health Behaviors Against Cancer for Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disabilities
The Effect of the Against to Cancer Health Behavior Program Applied to Mothers of Intellectual Disabled Children on Cancer Screenings and Preventive Health Behaviors: Nonrandomized Controlled Study
This study is testing a new program to help mothers of children with intellectual disabilities adopt healthier habits to prevent cancer over an 8-week period.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 46 (estimated) |
| Ages | 30 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Akdeniz University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Antalya) |
| Trial ID | NCT06371469 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program aims to enhance cancer prevention behaviors among mothers of children with intellectual disabilities by implementing an 8-week intervention called PHeBAC. The intervention includes two face-to-face training sessions and three follow-up telephone interviews, focusing on promoting healthy behaviors such as not smoking, increasing physical activity, and participating in cancer screenings. The effectiveness of the program will be evaluated by comparing pre-test and post-test data collected from participants. The control group will receive standard informational materials about cancer prevention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are mothers of children with intellectual disabilities who are enrolled in special education programs.
Not a fit: Mothers who are currently diagnosed with breast, cervical, or colorectal cancer will not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly increase cancer screening participation and improve health behaviors among mothers and their children with intellectual disabilities.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies focusing on health behavior interventions for cancer prevention have shown positive outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Those who have at least one intellectual disabled child receiving education at Special Education Application Center schools, Exclusion Criteria: * Caregivers other than the mother of the intellectual disabled child * Mothers who are being followed up with a diagnosis of breast, cervix or colorectal cancer Disqualification Criteria: * Mothers in the PheBAC group who do not continue with the telephone meetings after the face-to-face interview
Where this trial is running
Antalya
- Akdeniz University — Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Habibe OZCELIK, PhD — Akdeniz University
- Study coordinator: Habibe OZCELIK, PhD
- Email: hozcelik@akdeniz.edu.tr
- Phone: +90544 576 2248
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.