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
Active Locations (1)
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University of Massachusetts Medical School
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01655