Helping Children be Safe Outdoors With Sun Protection

NCT02177006 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: STU00094207
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 840
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Childhood exposure to high levels of sunlight is a strong determinant of melanoma risk. Pediatric clinicians can provide important sun protection counseling. In 2003, the United States Preventive Services Task Force determined that clinician counseling has an effect on use of sunscreen for children but not for other sun protection measures such as protective clothing, or reducing sun exposure. Regular sunscreen use prevents melanoma development in adults as well as nevi in children, but reliance on sunscreen as the only form of sun protection is problematic. This novel research seeks to develop a sun protection program that is feasible for pediatric clinicians to deliver with patient-centered messages and systems to support program implementation in the clinical offices. The sun protection messages will enable behavioral change by the stakeholders (caregivers and children) that will reduce painful sunburns in the children and eventually reduce the incidence of melanoma. Testing the feasibility of delivering the intervention in a pediatric practice will enhance the sustainability of the intervention, and lead the way to dissemination of good practice. This proposal seeks to develop and test an intervention that seeks to improve sun protection of young children. The intervention includes two phases: Phase 1: From June to August 2014, a voucher to obtain a swim shirt for sun protection provided by the Pediatric Sun Protection Foundation will be affixed to the anticipatory guidance sheet provided by the practice to caregivers of children 2-6 years of age. Phase 2: Analysis of online redemption of vouchers in comparison with the self-reported surveys We hypothesize that redemption of the vouchers will be associated with the perception of the child having sun sensitive skin.

Conditions

Sun Sensitivity; Sun Protection; Skin Cancer

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Number of completed caregiver self-reported surveys

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Percentage of online redemption of swim shirt vouchers in comparison with the caregiver self-reported surveys

  Baseline, up to 13 weeks

Study Arms (2)

Caregivers

Caregivers of children 2-6 years of age

Behavioral: Sun Protection Program

Pediatric clinicians

Pediatricians and nurse practitioners at Lake Forest Pediatric Associates

Interventions

Sun Protection Program BEHAVIORAL

The intervention includes two phases: Phase 1: From June to August 2014, a voucher to obtain a swim shirt for sun protection provided by the Pediatric Sun Protection Foundation will be affixed to the anticipatory guidance sheet provided by the practice to caregivers of children 2-6 years of age. Phase 2: Analysis of online redemption of vouchers in comparison with the self-reported surveys

Caregivers

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Lake Forest Pediatric Associates clinics in Lake Bluff, IL, Lindenhurst, IL and Vernon Hills, IL

You may qualify if:

• Practice as a pediatrician, nurse practitioner, and/or nurse at an identified study site

You may not qualify if:

• Not fluent in English
• Are at least 18 years old
• Are able to complete the study procedures including answering questionnaires
• Are the parent of a 2-6 year old child
• Not fluent in English

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Northwestern University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Bhave N, Reidy K, Randall Kinsella T, Brodsky AL, Robinson JK (2014) Caregivers' Response to Pediatric Clinicians Sun Protection Anticipatory Guidance: Sun Protective Swim Shirts for 2-6 year old Children. J Community Med Health Educ 4: 316. doi:10.4172/2161-0711.1000316

  RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Photosensitivity Disorders; Skin Neoplasms

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Neoplasms by Site; Neoplasms

Study Officials

• June K Robinson, MD

  Northwestern University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Dennis P West, PhD

  Northwestern University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MD, Professor of Dermatology

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 24, 2014
• First Posted: June 27, 2014
• Study Start: June 1, 2014
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2014
• Study Completion: September 1, 2014
• Last Updated: February 28, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-02

Locations

US (1)