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Rural Adult and Youth Sun Protection Study

United States843 participantsStarted 2024-04-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to help prevent skin cancer by improving the use of sun protective behaviors among youths living in rural communities in Utah and West Virginia.

Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 7 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Parent inclusion criteria: i. Adults who currently have children ages 3 and older years of age playing on participating sports teams in leagues serving rural areas in Utah or West Virginia (rural is defined as ≥4 by the RUCA or RUCC systems) ii. Live and/or work in rural communities in Utah or West Virginia (≥4 as defined by the RUCA or RUCC systems) Coach/leader inclusion criteria: i. Adults who serve as coaches or leaders of recreational sports (i.e. baseball/softball, soccer, flag football, etc.) teams or developmental programs serving children ages 3 and older ii. Live and/or work in rural areas of Utah or West Virginia (rural is defined as ≥4 by the RUCA or RUCC systems) Participant inclusion criteria for minor participants (ages 3 and older) are as follows: i. Live in rural communities and/or participate in sports leagues serving rural communities in Utah or West Virginia (≥4 as defined by the RUCA or RUCC systems). Participant inclusion criteria for key informant interviews are as follows: i. Adults who serve as leaders or who are affiliated with sports leagues or community groups serving rural youths and/or adults who currently have minor children 3 years of age or older playing on participating sports teams and/or adults who live and/or work in rural communities in Utah or West Virginia ((≥4 as defined by the RUCA or RUCC systems) Local sports leagues will be eligible to participate if they convene recreational sports (i.e. baseball/softball) teams or devel…

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

Directly observed child sunscreen application

Timeframe: At baseline and post-intervention (3-6 weeks after intervention has been delivered)

Directly observed child hat wearing

Timeframe: At baseline and post-intervention (3-6 weeks after intervention has been delivered)

Directly observed child wearing long sleeves

Timeframe: At baseline and post-intervention (3-6 weeks after intervention has been delivered)

Directly observed child shade seeking

Timeframe: At baseline and post-intervention (3-6 weeks after intervention has been delivered)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06439979

SponsorUniversity of Utah

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2029-08

Contact for this trial

Yelena P Wu, PhD

8015850303 yelena.wu@utah.edu

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Who can participate

Age range

3 Years – 7 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Directly observed child sunscreen application

Timeframe: At baseline and post-intervention (3-6 weeks after intervention has been delivered)

Directly observed child hat wearing

Timeframe: At baseline and post-intervention (3-6 weeks after intervention has been delivered)

Directly observed child wearing long sleeves

Timeframe: At baseline and post-intervention (3-6 weeks after intervention has been delivered)

Directly observed child shade seeking

Timeframe: At baseline and post-intervention (3-6 weeks after intervention has been delivered)