Young Melanoma Family Facebook Intervention or Healthy Lifestyle Facebook Intervention in Improvi… (NCT03677739) | Clinical Trial Compass
Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable
Young Melanoma Family Facebook Intervention or Healthy Lifestyle Facebook Intervention in Improving Skin Examination in Participants With Melanoma and Their Families
United States1,160 participantsStarted 2019-06-03
Plain-language summary
This trial studies how well Young Melanoma Family Facebook intervention or Healthy Lifestyle Facebook intervention works in improving skin examination in participants with melanoma and their families. Young Melanoma Family Facebook intervention or Healthy Lifestyle Facebook intervention may help improve total cutaneous examinations, skin self-examinations, and sun protection among first degree relatives of young onset participants and the participants themselves.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* PATIENT: Diagnosed with stage 0-3 melanoma in the last 5 years
* PATIENT: Age at diagnosis 18-39 years
* PATIENT: Completed treatment at least 3 months previously
* PATIENT: Recruited from New Jersey or California State Cancer Registry or MD Anderson Cancer Center
* PATIENT: Does not have a concurrent cancer diagnosis
* PATIENT: Able to speak and read English
* PATIENT: Access to computer, internet, and has a Facebook account
* PATIENT: At least one family member consents
* FDR: Current age 18-80 years
* FDR: Does not have a personal history of melanoma
* FDR: Able to speak and read English
* FDR: Access to computer, internet, and has a Facebook account
* FDR: Has only one FDR with melanoma (patient)
* FDR: Has not had a total cutaneous examination (TCE) in the past 3 years, has done skin self-exam (SSE) fewer than three times in the past year, OR has a sun protection habits average score less than or equal to 4 (?often?)
* FDR: Patient consents
Exclusion Criteria:
* Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (Thomas, et. al., 1992): This 7-item scale will be used to screen out individuals who will need to consult a physician for medical clearance before engaging in physical activity. If a participant checks off any of the items, the investigators will ask for a physician clearance before consenting to 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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Total cutaneous examination (TCE)
Timeframe: At 6 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03677739
SponsorRutgers, The State University of New Jersey