Evaluation of Adherence to Topical Agents: Applying Communication Technology to Improve Sunscreen Use

Completed · Early Phase 1

Conditions studied: Skin Cancer

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00535769

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

70

Starts

2007-09-01

Expected to finish

2007-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-07-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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.

You may not qualify if…

• Non-English speaking individuals

Where it is running

• Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States
• Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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