Pilot Investigation of Behavioral Alternatives to Indoor Tanning

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Skin Cancer

In brief

The goal of this research is to develop and test the feasibility of an intervention that stimulates uptake of healthy alternatives to tanning by providing free access to them for a limited time. Free access gives participants a low-risk opportunity to try something new that is consistent with their motivations. Free access also allows them to experience the reinforcing properties of the alternatives which could prime continued use after the free trial period. The objective of the present study is to determine the feasibility and short-term efficacy of providing free alternatives to indoor tanners in an effort to "nudge" them to switch from indoor tanning to healthy alternatives.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02192918

Run by

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

People needed

74

Starts

2012-04-01

Expected to finish

2015-04-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-05-06

Who can join

Age: 16 and older, up to 65. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Female
• Ages 16-65
• Report minimum of 10 indoor tanning visits in the last year with intentions to continue

You may not qualify if…

• Ages <16 or >65
• Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study period
• Reporting less than 10 indoor tanning visits per year
• No intention to continue indoor tanning
• Using sunless tanning more than once in the last year and ever in the last 3 months
• Physically limited to do yoga or dance classes
• DHA allergy
• Inability to consent
• Prisoners

Where it is running

• University of Massachusetts Medical School — Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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