Sun safety for runners: new study tests online education
NCT ID NCT07481344
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a 30-minute online class and monthly reminders can help ultrarunners use more sunscreen and protective clothing. 110 runners in the 2026 Western States Endurance Run will be randomly assigned to the class or a general wellness brochure. Researchers will measure changes in sun protection knowledge and behavior before and after the race.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SunBeast Educational module (online discussion and videos)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that a short online course helps ultrarunners protect themselves from the sun, potentially reducing skin cancer risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 110 runners. The results may not apply to other groups, and the education might not change real-world behavior.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 110 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2027
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be 18 years or older * 2026 registered WSER runner * Understand English Exclusion Criteria: * Not Applicable
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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