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Sponsors and Collaborators: |
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center American Cancer Society |
Information provided by: | M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00394134 |
In this study, we will conduct interviews with melanoma patients to describe the sun exposure and sun protection practices of patients and their children. We will use the findings of this interview study to develop a salient intervention targeted to the needs of melanoma patients and their children. We will evaluate the intervention in a randomized, controlled trial. The specific aims of this study are:
Condition | Intervention |
Melanoma |
Other: Interview |
MedlinePlus related topics: | Cancer Melanoma |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Prevention, Non-Randomized, Open Label, Uncontrolled, Single Group Assignment |
Official Title: | A Targeted, Family-Focused Intervention for Melanoma Prevention |
Estimated Enrollment: | 570 |
Study Start Date: | April 2005 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date: | April 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
1
Interview
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Other: Interview
Interviews to describe the sun exposure and sun protection practices of patients and their children.
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We are interested in learning about awareness, attitudes, and behaviors related to sun exposure, sun protection, skin examination, and other risk-reducing behaviors. The results of this study will be used to design an educational program on sun protection for persons who have had melanoma and their children.
The study will involve a telephone interview that will last about 45 minutes and will be scheduled at your convenience. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary and you may refuse to participate. Your decision about participating will not affect the care or services you or your family may receive at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years and older |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion:
Exclusion:
1) Melanoma patients are not eligible if they cannot provide informed consent.
Contact: Ellen R. Gritz, PhD | 713-745-2677 |
United States, Texas | |||||
U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Recruiting | ||||
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030 | |||||
Principal Investigator: Ellen R. Gritz, PhD |
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
American Cancer Society |
Principal Investigator: | Ellen R. Gritz, PhD | U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
Responsible Party: | U.T.M.D. Anderson Cancer Center ( Ellen R. Gritz, PhD/Professor ) |
Study ID Numbers: | 2003-0901 |
First Received: | October 27, 2006 |
Last Updated: | August 15, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00394134 |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
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