Can a phone app stop kids from getting sunburned?
NCT ID NCT07204704
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested a smartphone app that gave parents and kids real-time tips on sun protection. 78 families with children aged 8-17 took part. The goal was to see if the app could help kids use more sunscreen and protective clothing and get fewer sunburns.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could lead to better ways to help families protect children from sun damage and reduce skin cancer risk.
What could go wrong
This was a small pilot study with only 78 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention relied on self-reports, which can be inaccurate.
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Conditions
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University of Utah Department of Dermatology
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84132, United States