Improving sun safety for young children in rural sports programs
Official title: Multilevel RCT of Rural Community Sun Safety for Young Children in Sports
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-11078355 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping young kids aged 3-6 who play sports outside in rural areas stay safe from the sun, so they can enjoy their time outdoors while reducing their risk of skin cancer.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | May 1, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $565,996 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA282219-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11078355 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young children aged 3-6 who are enrolled in recreational sports programs in rural communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not participate in outdoor recreational activities or who live in urban areas may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a comprehensive sun safety intervention for young children aged 3-6 who participate in recreational sports in rural areas. It aims to address the increased risk of skin cancer due to high exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in these communities. The intervention will incorporate strategies at individual, social, and environmental levels to promote sun safety behaviors among children and their caregivers. By leveraging existing recreational sports programs, the research seeks to educate families and create safer outdoor play environments.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of skin cancer in young children living in rural areas by promoting effective sun safety practices.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community-based interventions can effectively promote health behaviors in children, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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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.