Helping All Children be Safe Outdoors With Sun Protection

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Children, Parents, Sun Protection

In brief

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness of a sun protection education program for children of all ethnic and racial backgrounds. Practicing sun protection in childhood can reduce the likelihood of developing skin cancer as an adult. The educational program consists of a read-along book in English and Spanish for the child to read with the parent or caregiver, text message reminders to practice sun protection, and a sun protective swim shirt for the child.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02376517

Run by

Northwestern University

People needed

300

Starts

2015-05-01

Expected to finish

2015-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-09-17

Who can join

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

You may qualify if…

• Are at least 18 years old
• Is the parent of a 2-6 year old child attending a well-child visit
• If the parent present is female, she may be pregnant
• Are able to read in English and/or Spanish at a 6th grade level or higher
• Are able to receive text messages

You may not qualify if…

• Is the parent of a child less than 2 or older than 6 years old attending a visit
• Unable to read in English and/or Spanish at a 6th grade level or higher
• Unable to receive text messages
• Unable to complete study procedures with eligible child
• Unable to return to clinic for a follow-up visit

Where it is running

• Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Dermatology — Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Advocate Medical Group - Pediatric Clinics — Park Ridge, Illinois, United States

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