CompletedNot Applicable

UV Exposure Assessed With Wearable Sensor and Sun Protection

United States164 participantsStarted 2018-06-30

Plain-language summary

The goal is to prevent ultraviolet light (UV) overexposure by providing consumers with relevant, easy-to-access, specifically actionable information. This research proposal will develop a UV protection system consisting of an automated real-time counseling framework and a personal dosimeter that overcomes barriers to consumer adoption. These new, wearable sensors take the form of small (\< 1 cm), thin (\<0.1 mm), lightweight (\<0.1 g), battery-free "stickers" that are fundamentally differentiated from other wearable electronics in their modes of use, cost structures and accuracy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. history of Stage 0 to IIB melanoma treated within the last five years, age 18-70 years old
. have a smartphone
. familiarity with use of mobile apps
. have skin type 1-3
. willing to wear the sensor and able to transmit data which requires Wi-Fi in the home
. Come to the Chicago campus of the medical school

Exclusion criteria

. history of sun sensitive skin, skin type 1-3

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.

What they're measuring

Acceptability of Wearing UV Sensor and Receiving Text Messages

Timeframe: cohort study 1 (arms 1 and 2) at end of 21 days, cohort study 2 (only one arm) at end of 28 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03344796

SponsorNorthwestern University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-09-30

Results submitted2022-10-27

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