SunBeast: Evaluating UV Protective Behaviors and Education Interventions Among Ultrarunners

Part of paid clinical trials in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Sponsor
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Study ID
NCT07481344
Status
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Conditions

  • Sun Protection

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • SunBeast Educational module — OTHER
    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 — OTHER
    general wellness brochure via email

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
May 31, 2027
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
May 31, 2027
Completion
May 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
110 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: 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.
  • Active Comparator: Control
    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.

Primary Outcome Measure

Changes in SEPI scores [ Time Frame: at time of race ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterAnn ArborMichigan48109
Lauren Yoder
[email protected]
734-936-8051
Scott McLean, MD (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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