Improving sun protection for rural youth to prevent skin cancer

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to enhance sun protection behaviors among children living in rural communities in Utah and West Virginia to prevent skin cancer. It employs a novel, multi-level intervention delivered through developmental baseball leagues, targeting both children and their parents. The study will utilize a two-arm cluster-randomized design to assess changes in sun protection behaviors among participants. By focusing on underserved populations, the research seeks to establish effective, evidence-based strategies for skin cancer prevention.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Parent inclusion criteria:

i. Adults who currently have children ages 3 and older years of age playing on participating sports teams in leagues serving rural areas in Utah or West Virginia (rural is defined as ≥4 by the RUCA or RUCC systems)

ii. Live and/or work in rural communities in Utah or West Virginia (≥4 as defined by the RUCA or RUCC systems)

Coach/leader inclusion criteria:

i. Adults who serve as coaches or leaders of recreational sports (i.e. baseball/softball, soccer, flag football, etc.) teams or developmental programs serving children ages 3 and older

ii. Live and/or work in rural areas of Utah or West Virginia (rural is defined as ≥4 by the RUCA or RUCC systems)

Participant inclusion criteria for minor participants (ages 3 and older) are as follows:

i. Live in rural communities and/or participate in sports leagues serving rural communities in Utah or West Virginia (≥4 as defined by the RUCA or RUCC systems).

Participant inclusion criteria for key informant interviews are as follows:

i. Adults who serve as leaders or who are affiliated with sports leagues or community groups serving rural youths and/or adults who currently have minor children 3 years of age or older playing on participating sports teams and/or adults who live and/or work in rural communities in Utah or West Virginia ((≥4 as defined by the RUCA or RUCC systems)

Local sports leagues will be eligible to participate if they convene recreational sports (i.e. baseball/softball) teams or developmental programs (i.e. T-ball and coach pitch) for children ages 3 and older.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Adults and children who do not speak or read English will be excluded.
* For individuals asked to complete surveys, individuals who have a medical or other condition (e.g., developmental delay) that would preclude their completion of these surveys will be excluded.

Where it's running

• University of Utah
  Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Recruiting
• West Virginia University
  Morgantown, West Virginia, United States Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Yelena P Wu, PhD — University of Utah
• Study coordinator: Yelena P Wu, PhD
• Email: yelena.wu@utah.edu
• Phone: 8015850303

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.