Why do we skip sunscreen? new study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT01004952

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center looked at how people with a close family member who had melanoma make decisions about sun protection. Researchers interviewed 94 participants and used an electronic diary to track daily behaviors like sunscreen use and seeking shade. The goal was to understand the factors behind these choices to help improve future sun safety programs.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could help design better programs to encourage sun protection in people with a family history of melanoma.
What could go wrong: This is a small, observational study that does not test any treatment. The findings may not apply to everyone and are meant to guide future research, not provide immediate solutions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

melanoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MELANOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, New York, 10065, United States

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