Web-based health education on prostate cancer prevention for male university staff in Iraq
Tests a web education module on prostate cancer prevention in men over 40.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Developing and Validating Health Education Module for Prostate Cancer Prevention Behavior in Iraqi Male University Staff
Key facts
- Where
- Baghdad, IraqSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for men aged 40 or older who work at Middle Technical University in Iraq and have not had prostate cancer health education before.
- Age
- 40 years and over
- Sex
- Men only
- Earlier treatment
- Men who have not received any health education program about prostate cancer.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Staff who work outside Middle Technical University
- Men who have prostate cancer
- Men who are critically ill
Read by machine on 9 November 2026.
Where in Iraq
- College or institute at the Middle Technical UniversityBaghdad, IraqNo longer taking part
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Universiti Sains Malaysia
- Trial code
- NCT07878663
- Record updated
- 16 October 2026
- Original description
Research Objectives To compare the effectiveness of the education modules on the knowledge, attitude, and practice of male university staffs towards prostate cancer prevention behaviors by comparing the pre- and post-test of Iraqi male university staffs' knowledge, attitude, and practice.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effectiveness of a Novel Web Application Health Education Intervention in Enhancing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices to Promote Prostate Cancer Prevention Behaviors Among Male University Staff in Iraq
Research Objectives To compare the effectiveness of the education modules on the knowledge, attitude, and practice of male university staffs towards prostate cancer prevention behaviors by comparing the pre- and post-test of Iraqi male university staffs' knowledge, attitude, and practice.
Study population The research will proceed to be performed in the country of Iraq. Participants in the research will be male university staff members who are employed at Middle Technical University (MTU). This university contains 17 colleges and institutes, divided into five colleges and twelve institutes that are spread across four cities in Iraq.
Inclusion criteria
1. Males at risk are 40 years of age and over. 2. The male who educational level primary school and above. 3. The male who gives informed consent and is willing to participate in the study. 4. Men who did not receive any health education program about prostate cancer.
Exclusion criteria
1. The male staff outside middle technical university. 2. The male who has prostate cancer. 3. The male who is critically illness. 4. Withdrawal criteria include males who are unable or unwilling to comply with the study requirements, failure to attend the meeting schedules, and have substantial changes in health conditions, such as developing new medical conditions, having serious adverse events, or any other conditions that could impact the study results.
Study Design The study will be a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (Cluster RCT) study design among male university staff with a pre-test and post-test to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention modules that will be used for the study in this phase. A control group will be chosen that has similar characteristics and functioning as the intervention group.
Sampling method The study will consist of selecting one college or institute out of 8 using a simple random sampling method, which will involve the classification of one college or institute for the intervention group and one for the control group. This will be done by utilizing a randomization process. The participants will be volunteers to participate in the study, and then the final selection of study participants will be determined by the specific inclusion criteria established for each group. The selection of participants will be contingent upon adherence to the predetermined sample size.
Inclusion: Males at risk are 40 years of age and over; The male who educational level primary school and above; The male who gives informed consent and is willing to participate in the study; Men who did not receive any health education program about prostate cancer.
Exclusion: The male who has prostate cancer; The male who is critically illness; Withdrawal criteria include males who are unable or unwilling to comply with the study requirements, failure to attend the meeting schedules, and have substantial changes in health conditions, such as developing new medical conditions, having serious adverse events, or any other conditions that could impact the study results; The male staff outside middle technical university.