Rural teens get Sun-Smart lesson in fight against melanoma

NCT ID NCT06694571

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

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Huntsman Cancer Institute

    Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109, United States