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Community Gardening Program for Skin Cancer Survivors (H4H2-AZ Trial)
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Recruiting
Led By Meghan B Skiba, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Arizona
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Clinical diagnosis of skin cancer (including in situ).
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 6 months
Awards & highlights
H4H2-AZ Trial Summary
This trial will test a program for melanoma survivors to garden together and learn about sun safety. It will measure how well participants stick to the program. #melanoma #gardening #sunsafety
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 in Pima County, Arizona who have been diagnosed with skin cancer and are in good health. Participants must speak English, be able to do gardening work, and have internet access with a camera-equipped phone or tablet.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests a community gardening program called Harvest for Health Together Arizona (H4H2-AZ), designed for melanoma survivors living in arid climates. It includes sun safety education and uses dosimeters and accelerometers to monitor adherence.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves mentored gardening activities rather than medication, traditional side effects are not applicable. However, participants may experience physical discomfort from garden-related tasks.
H4H2-AZ Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I have been diagnosed with skin cancer.
H4H2-AZ Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 6 months
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~6 months
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Mean number of scheduled sessions a participant attends during intervention
Secondary outcome measures
Fruit and Vegetable Servings
Total sedentary time
UV Exposure
Other outcome measures
Average acceptability of intervention
Health Related Quality of Life (HR-QOL)
H4H2-AZ Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Mentored Community GardeningExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
This arm will consist of gardening at least once per week, meeting with a master gardener mentor bi-monthly, and attending a gardening informational workshop once monthly.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of ArizonaLead Sponsor
514 Previous Clinical Trials
148,564 Total Patients Enrolled
Banner University Medical CenterOTHER
9 Previous Clinical Trials
3,202 Total Patients Enrolled
Meghan B Skiba, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Arizona College of Nursing
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I have a serious illness or situation that could interfere with the study.I am over 18 and in good health.I have been diagnosed with skin cancer.I am currently on medication that weakens my immune system.I can garden, including kneeling and carrying light loads, with or without help from devices.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Mentored Community Gardening
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- 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
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Are there still open slots for this clinical experimentation?
"Per clinicaltrials.gov, this study is actively recruiting volunteers as of current. The trial was initially posted on February 2nd 2023 and has been recently modified for the last time on May 8th 2023."
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How many volunteers are taking part in this research project?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov has the details for this trial which was initially posted on February 2nd 2023, and is currently searching for 30 patients at a single site. This entry was last updated on May 8th of this year."
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