Early Phase 1
Completed N=70
Evaluation of Adherence to Topical Agents: Applying Communication Technology to Improve Sunscreen Use
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00535769 ↗Enrolled (actual)
70
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2012
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Days the Subjects Are Adherent to Using Sunscreen — 12.6; 23.6 days
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if using an electronic reminder improves adherence to sunscreen use. The specific study aims are as follows:
1. To determine whether the use of electronic reminder system increases adherence to topical agents.
2. To assess technological feasibility of measuring adherence to topical agents using electronic monitors specially designed for tubes.
3. To assess technological feasibility of providing electronic reminders using cellular phone text-messaging system.
4. To obtain subjects' feedback on the adherence monitoring and reminder system.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Days the Subjects Are Adherent to Using Sunscreen |
12.6; 23.6 | — |
| SECONDARY Usefulness of Text Messaging System |
8.31 | — |
| SECONDARY Recalled Frequency of Sunscreen Application |
2.14; 2.42 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- 18 years of age or older at time of consent, may be men or women.
- Capable of giving informed consent
- Have a cellular phone capable of receiving text messages.
- Able to adhere to the study visit schedule and other protocol requirements.
Exclusion Criteria
- Non-English speaking individuals
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00535769). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.