Rural teens get Sun-Smart lesson in fight against melanoma

NCT ID NCT06694571

Completed Prevention Sponsor: University of Utah Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study tested a school-based educational program to improve sun protection among 38 rural Utah high school students. The program included a 90-minute session with skin cancer education, a risk self-assessment, and creating a personal sun protection plan. Surveys measured changes in sun protection habits one month later.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Skin cancer prevention educational presentation and activities
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could help reduce skin cancer risk by encouraging better sun protection habits in rural teens.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed pilot study with only 38 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The one-month follow-up is too short to measure long-term behavior change or actual cancer reduction.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

skin neoplasm melanoma prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADOLESCENTS MELANOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Huntsman Cancer Institute

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109, United States

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