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Facebook Intervention for Skin Cancer
Study Summary
This trial studies how well two types of Facebook interventions work in improving skin examination in participants with melanoma and their families. The interventions may help improve total cutaneous examinations, skin self-examinations, and sun protection among those studied.
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- I was diagnosed with melanoma up to stage 3 within the last 5 years.You do not have a history of melanoma.You have not had a full skin check in the past 3 years, have done a skin self-check less than three times in the past year, or have a low score for sun protection habits.I finished my last treatment over 3 months ago.I have a close family member between 18 and 80 years old.The participant has a family member with melanoma.You are enrolled in the cancer registries of New Jersey or California or have received treatment at MD Anderson Cancer Center.I do not have any other cancer diagnosis.I was diagnosed with my condition between the ages of 18 and 39.
- Group 1: Arm 2 Healthy Lifestyle Facebook focusing on healthy lifestyle
- Group 2: Arm 1 Young melanoma Family Facebook focusing on skin cancer
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many individuals can partake in this trial at any given time?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov lists this medical investigation as presently recruiting, with the initial posting on June 3rd 2019 and an update registered in November 2022. The research requires 1160 patients to be enrolled at a single site."
Are there any openings available for those wishing to participate in the research?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov confirms that the trial, originally posted on June 3rd 2019, is actively recruiting participants and 1160 individuals are required from a single location for completion of the study."
Are the age limits of this trial confined to those over 35 years?
"Eligibility for this trial is limited to individuals between the ages of 18 and 80. There are 56 studies available for minors, while 804 trials can be accessed by those aged 65 or beyond."
Am I eligible to partake in this investigation?
"This clinical trial is incorporating 1160 individuals, 18 to 80 years of age, with a first degree relative. Participants must match the following prerequisites: PATIENT: Diagnosed between the ages of 18-39; sourced from specified cancer registries or MD Anderson Cancer Center; free of coexisting cancers; equipped with computer and internet access plus a Facebook account; have at least one family member that has consented to participation in the study;; FDR: Age range of 18-80 without any personal history melanoma diagnosis and patient who have finished their treatment 3 months prior."
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