Skin cancer prevention program for undergraduate students
Risk Information and Skin-Cancer Education and Undergraduate Prevention Trial
This study is testing different ways to help college students avoid sunburn and stay safe in the sun, like providing education and personalized UV photos, to see which methods work best.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 528 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Utah Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Salt Lake City, Utah) |
| Trial ID | NCT05634252 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study employs a Multiphase Optimization Strategy (MOST) to evaluate the effectiveness of various intervention components aimed at preventing sunburn among undergraduate students. A total of 528 participants will be enrolled and randomized to receive different combinations of interventions, including education on skin cancer, personalized UV photos, action plans, and MC1R testing. The study will assess the impact of these interventions on sunburn occurrence and sun protection behaviors over a year, with evaluations at multiple time points. The goal is to identify the most effective strategies for reducing sunburn and promoting sun safety among young adults.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are undergraduate students aged 18 and older who have experienced sunburn or engaged in tanning behaviors in the past year.
Not a fit: Patients who do not read or speak English or have a personal history of skin cancer may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly reduce the incidence of sunburn and promote healthier sun protection behaviors among young adults.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar educational and intervention approaches in promoting sun safety, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this trial.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* At least 18 years old
* Enrolled as an undergraduate student
* Report having at least one sunburn in the last year, AND/OR having tanned indoors at least once in the last year, AND/OR intentional or unintentional outdoor tanning "sometimes," "often," or "always," AND/OR or using sunscreen plus one or more other sun protection behavior (protective clothing use, shade use when outdoors) infrequently ("never," "seldom," or "sometimes").
Exclusion Criteria:
* Do not read or speak English
* Self-reported personal history of skin cancer
Where this trial is running
Salt Lake City, Utah
- Huntsman Cancer Institute — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yelena Wu, PhD — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Ben Weitzman
- Email: Ben.Weitzman@hci.utah.edu
- Phone: (801) 646-4351
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.