Workshops to increase cancer screening among Muslim women
Improving Uptake of Breast, Bowel and Cervical Cancer Screening Among Muslim Women: a Non-randomised Feasibility Study of a Peer-led, Faith-based Intervention
This study is testing if community workshops designed for Muslim women can help them feel more comfortable with and increase their cancer screening rates.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 74 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Sunderland Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Glasgow, Scotland and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06106165 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial aims to enhance cancer screening uptake among Muslim women in North East England and Scotland through community workshops that incorporate religiously-tailored messages. The workshops, developed with input from Muslim women, include discussions on barriers to screening, health information sessions by female providers, personal experiences shared by Muslim women, and insights from a female religious scholar. The feasibility trial will involve 200 participants to assess the potential for a larger randomized-controlled trial based on the outcomes of knowledge and screening uptake. The study seeks to address the low screening rates that put Muslim women at higher risk of late-stage cancer diagnosis.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Muslim women aged 25-74 living in North East England or Scotland who are not up-to-date with their cancer screenings.
Not a fit: Patients who are up-to-date with all eligible cancer screenings or those who do not identify as Muslim will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly increase cancer screening rates among Muslim women, leading to earlier detection and improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is tailored specifically for Muslim women, similar faith-based interventions have shown promise in increasing health screening uptake in other populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women from any ethnicity identifying as Muslim * Muslim Women aged 25-74 years * Muslim women living in North East England or Scotland * Muslim women who are not up-to-date with all cancer screening they are eligible for; women who are up-to-date with one type of screening but not others would be eligible (for example, women might be up-to-date with breast cancer screening but not cervical or bowel cancer screening) Exclusion Criteria: * Women who do not identify as Muslim * Women aged less than 25 years or older than 74 years * Women who are up-to-date with all the screening they are eligible for * Women who had either breast, cervical or bowel cancer before as their knowledge of the disease and treatment would differ from other women who do not have any prior experience with the disease * Women who have had BReast CAncer gene testing and underwent mastectomy and/or hysterectomy
Where this trial is running
Glasgow, Scotland and 1 other locations
- University of Glasgow — Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
- University of Sunderland — Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Floor Christie-de Jong
- Email: floor.christie@sunderland.ac.uk
- Phone: 0191 5153445
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.