Sun-Safe Habits Education for Skin Cancer Prevention in Adolescents
(SHINE Trial)
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications for this trial?
The trial does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the SHINE treatment for skin cancer prevention in adolescents?
Research shows that educational interventions can increase awareness and knowledge about skin cancer risks and sun protection among adolescents, although this does not always lead to changes in behavior. Multicomponent programs over time have been more effective, especially in younger children, suggesting that the SHINE treatment could be beneficial if it includes multiple educational components and is sustained over a period.12345
Is the Sun-Safe Habits Education intervention safe for adolescents?
How is the SHINE Intervention treatment different from other treatments for skin cancer prevention in adolescents?
The SHINE Intervention is unique because it focuses on educating adolescents about sun-safe habits through behavioral counseling, which is shown to be effective in increasing sun-protective behaviors and reducing UV exposure. Unlike other treatments that may focus on medical or topical solutions, this intervention targets behavior change in schools to establish lifelong sun safety habits.167910
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of the Sun-safe Habits Intervention and Education (SHINE) intervention in improving sun protection use and decreasing intentional tanning among high school students. It's anticipated that 30 schools will be randomized into the trial, with approximately half assigned to SHINE and the other half assigned to standard education. After randomization and a baseline assessment, each school will receive two in-class intervention sessions delivered by an interventionist. Follow-up assessments will be completed one month post-intervention, 3-4 months post-intervention, one year post-baseline, and one year post-intervention.
Research Team
Yelena Wu, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Utah
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for high school students in Utah, grades 9-12. It's designed to test if a program called SHINE can help them use sun protection and avoid intentional tanning. Students who don't speak English or have developmental delays that prevent participation are not eligible.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Schools receive two in-class intervention sessions and a booster session, focusing on sun protection and skin cancer prevention.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in sun protection behaviors and tanning habits through assessments.
Long-term Follow-up
Participants complete additional assessments to evaluate long-term behavior changes.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- SHINE Intervention
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Utah
Lead Sponsor
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborator