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Behavioral Intervention
Sun Protection Education for Melanoma Prevention (STARS Trial)
N/A
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of Utah
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be younger than 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline, one month
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial will adapt skin cancer prevention materials for rural high school students. The program will involve in-class education and will be implemented by both the research team and school staff. The goal is to assess the
Who is the study for?
This trial is for rural high school students to learn about preventing skin cancer. It's designed to raise awareness of sun protection and the dangers of tanning.
What is being tested?
The study tests a skin cancer prevention program in schools, which includes educational presentations and activities. The effectiveness will be measured through interviews and surveys after the program.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves education rather than medication, there are no direct medical side effects. However, participants may experience changes in behavior or attitudes towards sun exposure.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline, one month
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline, one month
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary study objectives
Sun protection index scores
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Skin cancer prevention educationExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Program components of a rural-adapted skin cancer prevention intervention (i.e., education, action planning exercise, risk assessment activity) will be co-implemented by the research team and participating school staff during a single- or double-session, in-class visit lasting up to 90 minutes. Students will be asked to complete surveys at baseline and one month post-intervention.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of UtahLead Sponsor
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National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)NIH
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