NCT07681791 · Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Sun Safe Together: A Digital Skin Cancer Prevention Intervention for Adolescents and Their Parents
What this study is about
The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn if a digital intervention to improve sun safety, Sun Safe Together (SST), is feasible and acceptable to teenagers and their parents.
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The goal of this pilot clinical trial is to learn if a digital intervention to improve sun safety, Sun Safe Together (SST), is feasible and acceptable to teenagers and their parents.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Teen MMS
Teens will receive MMS messages regarding sun safety behaviors and other general health issues for 12 weeks.
BEHAVIORAL
Parent Facebook
Parents of teenagers join a private Facebook group where membership, activities, and content are only viewable by invited members. Content related to teen sun safety and general health will be posted for 12 weeks. Research staff will moderate the group.
Primary outcome measures
Feasibility of recruitment
Time frame: Baseline
Feasibility of recruitment will be assessed by the proportion of eligible parent-teen dyads that enroll in the study
Acceptability of MMS intervention
Time frame: Immediately after the intervention
Items were adapted from the Acceptability of Intervention and Feasibility of Intervention Measures to obtain participant feedback about the acceptability, feasibility, ease of use, and impact of the intervention. Individual items are rated on a 5-point likert scale from (1) Completely Disagree to (5) Completely Agree. Higher scores indicated greater acceptability.
Engagement with MMS intervention
Time frame: 3-months
Proportion of messages viewed will be calculated to describe engagement.
Feasibility of Outcome Data Collection - 7-Day Diaries
Time frame: Baseline, 3-months, 6-months
Proportion of teens who complete 7-day diaries will be calculated.
Feasibility of Outcome Data Collection - UVR Dosimeter
Time frame: Baseline, 6 months
Proportion of teens who return UVR dosimeter with usable data will be calculated.
Retention
Time frame: 3-months, 6-months
Proportion of enrolled teens who complete surveys at 3- and 6-months will be calculated.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Parents and teens are participating as dyads, meaning both the parent and the teen need to be deemed eligible based on the criteria below to be able to participate. Teens
- Must be ages 13-17 years
- Live with study parent equal to or greater than half time in US
- Have experienced sunburn or indoor tanned in the last year or have a suboptimal sun protection score
- Have no personal history of melanoma or severe medical condition that prevents participation
- Have access to smartphone
- Speak and read English Parents/Guardians
- Must be age 18 or older
- Live with a teen equal to or greater than half time in US
- Have a teen who had experienced sunburn or indoor tanned in the last year or have a suboptimal sun protection score
- Have no personal history of melanoma or severe medical condition that prevents participation
- Have internet at home, a Facebook account, and be willing to use Facebook daily
- Have access to smartphone
- Speak and read English
Where
- New Brunswick, New Jersey
Collaborators
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
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Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
Can I leave a trial if I change my mind?
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jul 2, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations