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

NCT ID NCT04201223

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

melanoma primary interstitial lung disease specific to childhood

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Huntsman Cancer Institute

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States