Family program aims to shield kids of melanoma survivors from the sun

NCT ID NCT04201223

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a program called FLARE that teaches families how to protect children from the sun. It includes children ages 8 to 17 who have a parent who survived melanoma and who have had at least one sunburn in the past year. Families are randomly assigned to either the FLARE program or standard education, and researchers track sunburns and sun protection habits over one year.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
FLARE behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If effective, this program could become a standard tool to reduce skin cancer risk in high-risk families.
What could go wrong
The trial relies on parent reports, which may be biased, and the long-term impact on actual melanoma rates is unknown.

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Conditions

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Locations

  • Huntsman Cancer Institute

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States

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