REACH West for Sun Protection

(REACH West Trial)

Age: < 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: University of Utah
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This project will deliver a sun safety education presentation to high schools in the mountain west (e.g., Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho) who are at high melanoma risk. Feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects of the intervention on sun safety behaviors and other skin cancer-related outcomes will be assessed.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for high schools in the mountain west region (like Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho) where students are at higher risk for melanoma. The study focuses on school communities rather than individual participants.

Inclusion Criteria

Teacher: Being a teacher at a high school (or for 9-12th graders) in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, or Wyoming
Student: Being a student at one of the high schools recruited in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, or Wyoming
Parent: Being a parent of a student who is enrolled in the study

Exclusion Criteria

Teacher: Being a teacher for non-high school grades (below 9th grade)
I do not work at a school that uses Canvas or another learning management system.
Teacher: Being a teacher for only special education classes
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

  • REACH West

Trial Overview

The study tests a sun safety education program called REACH West, delivered to high schools to see if it helps improve sun protection habits and awareness about skin cancer risks.

How Is the Trial Designed?

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Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: REACH WestExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Utah

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,169
Recruited
1,623,000+