SunBeast: Evaluating UV Protective Behaviors and Education Interventions Among Ultrarunners
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interventional
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Brief Summary
Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group using concealed allocation. The intervention-comprising targeted educational materials and behavioral prompts-will be delivered over three months preceding race day. All study participants will be required to complete the pre-race survey prior to the intervention. The intervention group will complete the SunBeast Educational module once and receive monthly reinforcement messages leading into race day. The SunBeast Educational Program module consists of a 30-minute live, interactive online discussion and infographics/videos on skin cancer, UV index awareness, sunscreen use, protective clothing, and timing of runs. The control group will receive a general wellness brochure via email. The general wellness brochure will contain UV protection information but will also have other general wellness topics.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started May 2027
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
March 13, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
March 18, 2026
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
May 1, 2027
ExpectedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2027
Study Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2027
April 24, 2026
April 1, 2026
Same day
March 13, 2026
April 23, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (2)
Changes in SEPI scores
A lower SEPI score indicates lower risk behavior and higher use of sun protective measures.
at time of race
Changes in UV protection knowledge
pre-race and post-race survey of sun protection methods using our knowledge survey.
at time of race
Study Arms (2)
Intervention
EXPERIMENTALThe intervention group will complete the SunBeast Educational module once and receive monthly reinforcement messages leading into race day. The SunBeast Educational Program module consists of a 30-minute live, interactive online discussion and infographics/videos on skin cancer, UV index awareness, sunscreen use, protective clothing, and timing of runs.
Control
ACTIVE COMPARATORThe control group will receive a general wellness brochure via email. The general wellness brochure will contain UV protection information but will also have other general wellness topics.
Interventions
consists of a 30-minute live, interactive online discussion and infographics/videos on skin cancer, UV index awareness, sunscreen use, protective clothing, and timing of runs.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Must be 18 years or older
- registered WSER runner
- Understand English
You may not qualify if:
- Not Applicable
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Scott Mclean, MD
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- PARTICIPANT
- Masking Details
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group using concealed allocation.
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
March 13, 2026
First Posted
March 18, 2026
Study Start (Estimated)
May 1, 2027
Primary Completion (Estimated)
May 1, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
May 1, 2027
Last Updated
April 24, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-04