Skin Neoplasms
Conditions
Brief summary
This is a pilot randomized controlled trial of an Internet-based skin cancer prevention intervention as compared to a standard of care control in 80 non-Hispanic white females ages 20-30.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALIndoor tanning intervention
6 Web-based modules that focus on preventing skin cancer through sun protection and indoor tanning reduction using the Theory of Planned Behavior and Prospect Theory
BEHAVIORALStandard of care control
One website with content similar to those available in dermatology offices on skin cancer prevention
Sponsors
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Yale University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Tanned indoors in past 12 months * Able to communicate well in English * Reliable Internet access
Exclusion criteria
* History of skin cancer (self-report)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Intention to indoor tan in next year | Baseline | Indoor tanning intentions are measured on a scale that ranges from 1 (definitely do not intend to indoor tan) to 7 (definitely do intend to indoor tan). |
| Number of indoor tanning sessions in the previous 3 months | 12 weeks preceding baseline | Self-report measure of number of times indoor tanned, reported retrospectively for the preceding 3 months. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Intention to sunbathe outdoors in the next year | Baseline | Sunbathing intentions are measured on a scale that ranges from 1 (definitely do not intend to indoor tan) to 7 (definitely do intend to indoor tan). |
| Number of outdoor sunbathing sessions in the previous 3 months | 12 weeks preceding baseline | Self-report measure of number of times sunbathed, reported retrospectively for the preceding 3 months. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed