Expert Consensus on Photoprotection Practices: A Delphi Study (NCT07296588) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Expert Consensus on Photoprotection Practices: A Delphi Study
Egypt15 participantsStarted 2026-01-25
Plain-language summary
This study is a Delphi-based expert consensus project aimed at developing evidence-informed recommendations for photoprotection practices across various populations, including general, at-risk, and special groups (e.g., children, pregnant women, patients with photodermatoses). Despite extensive evidence on the importance of sun protection, there is variability in clinical advice regarding sunscreen selection, application frequency, SPF requirements, adjunctive protective measures, and patient counseling.
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Board-certified dermatologists, photobiologists, or clinicians/researchers with ≥5 years of relevant experience.
Regular involvement in advising on photoprotection, skin cancer prevention, or UV-related dermatology.
Engagement in research, guideline development, teaching, or professional society activities related to dermatology, photobiology, or public health.
Willingness and availability to participate in all Delphi rounds.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Non-dermatology or non-photobiology specialists without relevant experience.
Less than 5 years of relevant clinical or research experience.
Limited or no experience with photoprotection counseling or research.
Significant undisclosed conflict of interest related to sunscreen or photoprotection products.
Inability or unwillingness to participate in all Delphi rounds.
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.