Mobile Health Intervention for Skin Cancer Prevention
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
Hypothesis: More than 80% of the participants (n=40) will complete the intervention at three month (intervention completion) and the six month follow-up (retention rate as feasibility). More than 70% of the participants will report high overall study satisfaction (acceptability) with the intervention and study.This pre-pilot will inform intervention and procedural refinements for the pilot.Hypothesis: Participants who receive the intervention (n=57) will report more skin cancer-related preventive behaviors (e.g., mean of summed score of sun protection behaviors such as use of sunscreen, etc.) at three month and six month follow-up compared to those in the control condition (n=57, who will receive general information about physical activity and nutrition).
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
How is the Mobile Health Intervention for Skin Cancer Prevention unique compared to other treatments for skin cancer prevention?
This treatment is unique because it uses a mobile health (mHealth) approach tailored specifically for Hispanic populations, focusing on education and behavior change to improve skin cancer prevention. It leverages technology like apps to encourage protective behaviors, such as sun protection, which is not commonly emphasized in traditional skin cancer prevention methods.12345
What data supports the effectiveness of the Mobile Health Intervention for Skin Cancer Prevention among Hispanics?
Research shows that mobile health (mHealth) interventions can effectively improve cancer screening rates, including for skin cancer, by providing education through videos and interactive multimedia. These interventions have been successful in increasing knowledge and self-screening behaviors, which are important for early detection and prevention of skin cancer among Hispanic populations.12467
Who Is on the Research Team?
Zhaomeng Niu, PhD
Principal Investigator
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for Hispanic adults who don't protect themselves enough from the sun, are over 18, haven't checked their skin for cancer recently, have risk factors for skin cancer, identify as Hispanic, and are willing to use WhatsApp on a smartphone. Those currently treated for any skin cancer cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive WhatsApp messages about skin cancer for three months and complete a post-intervention survey
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for skin cancer-related preventive behaviors and complete follow-up surveys
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Hispanics Skin Cancer intervention
- Mobile-based and user-centered intervention
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Lead Sponsor