Improving skin cancer prevention for young adults at risk
Optimization of a personalized skin cancer risk intervention for at-risk young adults
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · NIH-11056097
This study is all about helping young adults, especially college students, learn how to protect their skin from cancer by giving them personalized tips and tools to stay safe in the sun and avoid risky tanning habits.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11056097 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a personalized intervention to reduce skin cancer risk among young adults, particularly college students. It aims to address the common issue of inadequate sun protection and risky tanning behaviors by providing tailored information about individual skin cancer risks, including genetic factors and visible skin damage. The intervention will utilize a combination of educational tools and action planning to encourage healthier behaviors related to sun exposure. By employing a structured approach, the study seeks to identify the most effective components for preventing sunburn and promoting sun safety.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults, particularly college students, who engage in tanning behaviors and have inconsistent sun protection practices.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for skin cancer or do not engage in tanning behaviors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of skin cancer among young adults by promoting effective sun protection behaviors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with personalized interventions in health behavior change, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF UTAH — SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WU, YELENA PING — UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
- Study coordinator: WU, YELENA PING
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: cancer prevention, Cancer Prevention Intervention, cancer risk