Project Options - The ABC Method

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Conditions studied: Dermatology/Skin - Other, Health Behavior, Sunburn

In brief

The present study explores the ability of dermatologists to influence patients' behavior using a novel and brief (3 minute) behavioral intervention in the context of naturally occurring patient interactions and shows promise for long term sustainability. The incidence of invasive skin cancers, cutaneous melanoma in particular, has nearly tripled in the U.S. between 1975 and 2004, making it the fastest rising incidence rate for all cancers in the United States. Dermatologists are in an ideal position to effect change in their patients. The present study will assess whether a brief intervention (The ABC-Addressing Behavior Change method) delivered to patients by dermatologists during a skin examination will increase the use of sun protection and reduce risk behaviors compared to patients who receive treatment as usual.

Key facts

Study ID
NCT03489356
Run by
Penn State University
People needed
186
Starts
2016-04-25
Expected to finish
2017-11-21
Last updated by the study team
2019-12-04

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 65. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

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Where it is running

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