Status:

COMPLETED

Investigation of a Behavioral Substitute for Sunbathing

Lead Sponsor:

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Conditions:

Melanoma (Skin)

Skin Cancer

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-120 years

Phase:

PHASE1

PHASE2

Brief Summary

RATIONALE: Understanding why sunbathers use or don't use sunless tanning products may help doctors plan effective ways to prevent skin cancer caused by sunbathing. PURPOSE: This phase I/II trial is s...

Detailed Description

OBJECTIVES: Primary * Determine participants' attitudes regarding the benefits and barriers to using sunless tanning products after having sampled them. (Phase I) * Determine participants' opinions,...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • DISEASE CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Self-described sun bather (phase I)
  • Intentional sun exposure lasting ≥ 1 hour to get a tan (outside or via tanning salon) at least twice a month during the months of June to August of the prior year
  • Intends to continue tanning during the coming summer months
  • Random beach-goer (phase II)
  • PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS:
  • Female
  • Must speak English
  • Must be able to read at the 6th grade level
  • No prior sunless tanning products (phase I)

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    April 1 2006

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    December 1 2007

    Estimated Enrollment :

    307 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00403377

    Start Date

    April 1 2006

    End Date

    December 1 2007

    Last Update

    October 1 2015

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    University of Massachusetts Medical School

    Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01655