Can an online program shield outdoor workers from skin cancer?
NCT ID NCT05774600
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial tested a virtual learning program called SSW Works, designed to help outdoor workers protect themselves from the sun. Over 500 workers and their managers participated. The program provided culturally tailored tips on sunscreen, clothing, and shade use. Researchers measured changes in sun protection habits and sunburn rates after 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
- SSW Works virtual learning program
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could become a widely used tool to reduce skin cancer risk among outdoor workers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed Phase II trial, so results are not yet known. The program may not significantly change sun protection habits or reduce sunburns.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Klein Buendel
Golden, Colorado, 80401, United States
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