Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable

SunBeast: Evaluating UV Protective Behaviors and Education Interventions Among Ultrarunners

United States110 participantsStarted 2027-05

Plain-language summary

Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group using concealed allocation. The intervention-comprising targeted educational materials and behavioral prompts-will be delivered over three months preceding race day. All study participants will be required to complete the pre-race survey prior to the intervention. The intervention group will complete the SunBeast Educational module once and receive monthly reinforcement messages leading into race day. The SunBeast Educational Program module consists of a 30-minute live, interactive online discussion and infographics/videos on skin cancer, UV index awareness, sunscreen use, protective clothing, and timing of runs. The control group will receive a general wellness brochure via email. The general wellness brochure will contain UV protection information but will also have other general wellness topics.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be 18 years or older * 2026 registered WSER runner * Understand English Exclusion Criteria: * Not Applicable

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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?
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What they're measuring

Changes in SEPI scores

Timeframe: at time of race

Changes in UV protection knowledge

Timeframe: at time of race

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07481344

SponsorUniversity of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-05

Contact for this trial

Lauren Yoder

734-936-8051 yoderl@med.umich.edu

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