Hope-Focused Motivational Interviewing in Cancer Patients

NCT07585838 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: BARU-SBF-DO-2
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 46
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the effects of hope-focused motivational interviewing on levels of hope, self-efficacy, and self-compassion in patients with cancer receiving radiotherapy, using a randomized controlled design.

Conditions

Motivational Intervention; Cancer; Hope; Self-Compassion; Self-Efficacy

Keywords

motivational ıntervention; cancer; hope; self-compassion; self-efficacy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Herth Hope Index

  The scale consists of 12 items and three subscales: (1) temporality and future, (2) positive readiness and expectancy, and (3) interconnectedness with self and others. Items are rated on a 4-point Likert scale ranging from 0 (strongly disagree) to 3 (strongly agree). The "temporality and future" subscale (items 1, 2, 6, and 11) assesses the temporal dimension of hope; the "positive readiness and expectancy" subscale (items 4, 7, 10, and 12) reflects the emotional-behavioral aspects of hope; and the "interconnectedness" subscale (items 3, 5, 8, and 9) measures relational and contextual aspects of hope. Items 3 and 6 are negatively worded and are reverse scored. The total scale score is obtained by summing responses to all items, while subscale scores are calculated by summing the corresponding items. Total scores range from 12 to 48, with higher scores indicating greater levels of hope.

  Baseline, immediately after the 2-week intervention, and 1 month post-intervention

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Brief Self-Compassion Scale

  Baseline, immediately after the 2-week intervention, and 1 month post-intervention

• General Self-Efficacy Scale

  Baseline, immediately after the 2-week intervention, and 1 month post-intervention

Study Arms (2)

Experimental

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the intervention group will receive an individual-based Hope-Focused Motivational Interviewing program consisting of four sessions delivered twice weekly.

Behavioral: Hope-Focused Motivational Interviewing

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in the control group will receive routine care only and will not be exposed to any structured psychosocial intervention during the study period. Data will be collected at the same time points as the intervention group (baseline, post-test, and 1-month follow-up).

Interventions

Hope-Focused Motivational Interviewing BEHAVIORAL

Participants in the intervention group will receive an individual-based Hope-Focused Motivational Interviewing program consisting of four sessions delivered twice weekly. Each session will last approximately 30-40 minutes. The program includes the following components: (1) exploration of hope and goal setting, (2) enhancement of self-efficacy, (3) development of self-compassion, and (4) coping with barriers and creating a sustainable coping plan. Assessments will be conducted at baseline (pre-test), post-intervention, and at 1-month follow-up.

Experimental

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bartın University

Bartın, Bartın, 74100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neoplasms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: Experimental: Intervention Group Participants in the intervention group received the Hope-Focused Motivational Interviewing program, which consisted of four sessions delivered twice weekly. Intervention: Behavioral - Motivational Interviewing Control: Control Group Participants in the control group received routine care and no structured psychosocial intervention during the study period. Data were collected at the same time points as in the intervention group.
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Dr

Model Details: Intervention and control group

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 2, 2026
• First Posted: May 14, 2026
• Study Start (Estimated): June 15, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): October 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 30, 2026
• Last Updated: May 14, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)