About this trial
This trial is looking at a mobile health program that helps Hispanic people take better care of their skin and check for skin cancer. The goal is to see if more people will adopt sun protection habits after using the program. The researchers also want to learn how well the program works and if people enjoy using it. This study will help improve future skin cancer prevention efforts in the Hispanic community.
The trial ID is NCT05389332. This study is not using any FDA-regulated drugs or devices. It aims to include about 114 participants. This trial is in the early stages of testing a new approach to skin cancer prevention.
Who can join
Adults aged 18 and up who identify as Hispanic can join. Participants should not have a history of skin cancer and should report having more than one risk factor for skin cancer. They should also be willing to use a smartphone with WhatsApp. People currently being treated for melanoma or nonmelanoma skin cancer cannot join. The trial team will confirm who is eligible.
Age group
Adult, Older adult
The study team makes the final call on eligibility.
What happens in the study
Participants will be randomly placed into one of two groups. One group will receive a special mobile program with skin cancer prevention tips through WhatsApp. The other group will get general information about physical activity and nutrition. Everyone will complete a survey at the start, after three months, and again after six months to share their experiences and changes in their sun protection habits.
Where
This trial is running at 1 location in the United States. It is currently recruiting.
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
New Brunswick, New Jersey