This trial studies how well ultraviolet radiation (UV) dosimetry feedback and behavioral counseling works in reducing sun exposure in participants with non-melanoma skin cancer. Non-melanoma skin cancers (such as basal cell or squamous cell carcinoma) are related to skin damage caused by sunlight UV exposure. A dosimeter is a device that measures the type and amount of ultraviolet light a participant is exposed to during daily activities. Behavioral interventions, including counseling, use techniques to help participants change the way they react to environmental triggers that may cause a negative reaction. UV dosimetry feedback and behavioral counseling may help participants reduce sun exposure and may also help doctors develop better strategies to protect the public from developing skin cancer.
Study sponsor and potential other locations can be found on ClinicalTrials.gov for NCT03757663.
PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:
I. Identify the difference between self-reported sun exposure behavior and “actual” UV exposure as measured by individual dosimeters, and the specific sun exposure behaviors responsible for that difference.
II. Track the real time change in sun exposure (based on repeat UV dosimetry).
III. Track the longitudinal change in sun exposure based on dosimetry, with repeat UV dosimetry measurements in their subsequent visits to clinic after 3 months to determine if the changes observed in Aim 2 are maintained.
OUTLINE:
Participants wear a personal, clip-on dosimeter, daily and constantly, for two 3-week periods, receive behavioral counseling about sun exposure at the end of week 3, and participate in an in-person or phone interview over 30 minutes after each 3-week period.
After completion of the study interventions, participants are followed up for 3 months.
Trial PhaseNo phase specified
Trial Typeprevention
Lead OrganizationUCHealth University of Colorado Hospital
Principal InvestigatorMyles Gordon Cockburn
