| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000061251 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000069370 |
| Scientific Title | Young Adult Cancer Education Study: A Single-Arm Pre-Post Intervention Study |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2026/04/14 |
| Last modified on | 2026/04/14 11:13:42 |
A study to examine the effects of cancer education on knowledge and attitudes among young adults
YACE Study
Young Adult Cancer Education Study: A Single-Arm Pre-Post Intervention Study
YACE Study
| Japan |
cancer
| Nursing |
Malignancy
NO
This study aims to examine changes in cancer-related stigma among young adults with no prior cancer experience following a cancer education intervention, by comparing measurements taken before the intervention, immediately after, and one month later. In addition, the study evaluates changes in cancer-related knowledge and cancer literacy, and explores the characteristics of cognitive and attitudinal changes associated with the educational intervention.
Efficacy
Exploratory
Not applicable
Change in cancer-related stigma as measured by the Japanese version of the Cancer Stigma Scale (J-CASS) from baseline (T0) to 1 month post-intervention (T2)
Change in cancer-related knowledge as measured by JCIQ-K from baseline (T0) to 1 month post-intervention (T2)
Change in cancer literacy as measured by JCIQ-L from baseline (T0) to 1 month post-intervention (T2)
Immediate post-intervention changes (T1) in cancer-related stigma, knowledge, and literacy
Temporal changes in cancer-related stigma across time points (T0, T1, and T2)
Interventional
Single arm
Non-randomized
Open -no one is blinded
Uncontrolled
1
Educational,Counseling,Training
| Behavior,custom | Other |
In this study, an educational intervention aimed at improving cancer-related knowledge and literacy and reducing cancer-related stigma will be conducted among young adults. The intervention will be delivered face-to-face and will last approximately 45 minutes. It consists of a lecture and video-based materials covering basic knowledge of cancer, prevention and screening, cancer treatment and work-life balance, psychosocial aspects and experiences of cancer patients, and appropriate sources of cancer-related information. The intervention will be delivered once.
| 18 | years-old | <= |
| 35 | years-old | >= |
Male and Female
Students aged 18 to 35 years (university or vocational school students)
Individuals with no prior history of cancer
Individuals who are able to read and understand Japanese and complete the questionnaire
Individuals who provide informed consent to participate in the study
Individuals who are judged to have difficulty participating in the intervention or completing the questionnaire due to mental or physical conditions
Individuals deemed inappropriate for participation by the investigator
200
| 1st name | Yumiko |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Kinoshita |
University of Miyazaki
Department of Integrated Clinical Nursing Science, School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine
880-1692
5200 Kihara, Kiyotake-cho, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
0985-85-9826
yumiko_kinoshita@med.miyazaki-u.ac.jp
| 1st name | Yumiko |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Kinoshita |
University of Miyazaki
Department of Integrated Clinical Nursing Science, School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine
889-1692
5200 Kihara, Kiyotake-cho, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
0985-85-9826
yumiko_kinoshita@med.miyazaki-u.ac.jp
University of Miyazaki
Yumiko Kinoshita
The Yasuda Memorial Medical Foundation
Non profit foundation
Japan
The Ethics Committee of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki
5200 Kihara, Kiyotake-cho, Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
0985-85-9403
rinken@med.miyazaki-u.ac.jp
NO
| 2026 | Year | 04 | Month | 14 | Day |
Unpublished
Preinitiation
| 2026 | Year | 03 | Month | 09 | Day |
| 2026 | Year | 03 | Month | 09 | Day |
| 2026 | Year | 04 | Month | 15 | Day |
| 2028 | Year | 12 | Month | 01 | Day |
| 2026 | Year | 04 | Month | 14 | Day |
| 2026 | Year | 04 | Month | 14 | Day |
Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000069370