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
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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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Huntsman Cancer Institute
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84109, United States