A Comparison of Interventions to Teach Melanoma Patients Skin Self-examination
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Conditions studied: Melanoma
In brief
The almost 724,000 Americans survivors of melanoma are estimated to have 4 first degree relatives per case; thus, 2.8 million Americans are at increased risk of developing melanoma in comparison to the general public. Skin self-examination (SSE) with the assistance of a partner by these individuals could improve survival. If effective, the workbook tested in this proposal could be distributed to people at risk of developing melanoma by large scale means in physicians office.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01432860
- Run by
- Northwestern University
- People needed
- 1000
- Starts
- 2011-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2015-05-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2016-07-12
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Personal history of Stage 0 through IIB melanoma
- At least 6 weeks post surgical treatment of Stage 0 through IIA melanoma
- Age 18-80 years old
- Have sufficient vision to read a newspaper in order to visually detect changes on skin
- Able to read English
- Have a partner willing to participate in skin checks
You may not qualify if…
- Subjects overburdened with other co- morbid diseases, medical treatments (e.g. chemotherapy), unable to participate in a conversation at a sixth grade language level due to cognitive impairment (e.g. by a stroke), or prior participation in SSE research.
Where it is running
- Northwestern University Department of Dermatology — Chicago, Illinois, United States
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