Can educating parents shield kids from skin cancer?

NCT ID NCT05240209

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested whether teaching parents about skin cancer, self-exams, and sun protection would improve their children's sun safety. Researchers gave 300 parents of 10-14 year olds either training with brochures or no training. They measured changes in parents' knowledge and reported sun protection behaviors for their children.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

educational training and brochures

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could help parents adopt better sun protection habits for their children, potentially reducing future skin cancer risk.

What could go wrong

This is a completed educational study, not a treatment trial. It measures knowledge and reported behaviors, not actual skin cancer rates. Results may not apply to all families.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

skin neoplasm skin cancer prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Eylül

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)