Hats on Head Start: A A Survey of Sun Protection Behaviors in Head Start and Other Early Childhoo… (NCT03199573) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Hats on Head Start: A A Survey of Sun Protection Behaviors in Head Start and Other Early Childhood Education Programs
United States202 participantsStarted 2017-07-01
Plain-language summary
The proposed study will assess the current sun safety policies and practices in programs for young children and to determine the willingness of stakeholders to incorporate more protective measures.
The primary hypothesis is that children in Head Start programs, daycare programs, elementary schools, or summer camps are exposed to significant UV radiation throughout the day, and are not adequately protected with sunscreen, hats, or sun-protective clothing. The secondary hypothesis is that these programs value sun safety as an important health behavior, but probably do not have the funding avilable to make it a priority.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Someone 18 years of age and older, who is a teacher, administrator, aide, or other staff member of a Head Start program, day care program, camp, or elementary school.
* Participants agree to a structured phone interview regarding their program's policies for sun safety, their opinions on certain health behaviors, and the demographics of their student population.
* Participants will be interviewed on the phone and guided through a questionnaire which should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants who do not know their program's procedures for sun protection will not be able to participate, but may transfer the phone call to another colleague who can answer the questions accurately. Participants without the ability to speak in English will be excluded from the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.