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N/A Completed N=197 Randomized Prevention

The Skin Savvy Study: A Behavioral Skin Cancer Prevention Intervention

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00709306 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
197
Serious AEs
Results posted
Feb 2018
Primary outcomePrimary: Sun Stage of Change at 3 Months — 17; 5; 10; 12 Participants

Summary

The purpose of the proposed project is to investigate the efficacy and longevity of two novel approaches to changing skin protection behaviors: 1) UV-detect photos that reveal currently existing skin damage and 2) motivational interviewing (MI), a person-centered, yet directive counseling style used to enhance internal motivation to change health behaviors. The proposed investigations include a pilot study to refine the methodology; a small formal randomized controlled efficacy trial; and a dismantling study. These studies will also expand current knowledge and research in several major ways: 1) the use of UV-detect photos will enable highly salient and personalized feedback, 2) MI will be used in a previously untried health domain (skin cancer prevention), 3) objective skin color changes will be measured using state-of-the-art skin reflectance spectrophotometry, and 4) the proposed studies will test aspects of several major psychological theories (e.g., Transtheoretical Model, Prototype/Willingness Model) to identify moderators/mediators of outcome.

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Sun Stage of Change at 3 Months
17; 5; 10; 12; 2; 1
PRIMARY
Sun Stage of Change at 12 Months
10; 4; 11; 7; 2; 3

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • 18 or older

Exclusion Criteria

  • Visual impairment
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00709306). 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.

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