Facebook groups aim to boost skin checks in young melanoma families

NCT ID NCT03677739

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether Facebook groups can help young people diagnosed with melanoma (ages 18-39) and their close relatives do more skin exams and sun protection. About 1,160 participants will join either a melanoma-focused Facebook group or a healthy lifestyle Facebook group. The goal is to see if social media can improve skin check habits and catch new melanomas early.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Facebook-based informational intervention
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that social media is a useful tool to encourage skin checks and sun safety in families affected by melanoma.
What could go wrong: This is not testing a drug or treatment—it's a behavioral study. Results may not apply to everyone, and people might not change their habits just from Facebook posts.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cutaneous melanoma

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Contacts and locations

Locations

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08903, United States

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