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Evaluation of Adherence to Topical Agents: Applying Communication Technology to Improve Sunscreen Use
In Brief
A Early Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Electronic + no text message and Electronic monitor + text messages for Skin Cancer. Completed, enrolled 70 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if using an electronic reminder improves adherence to sunscreen use. The specific study aims are as follows: 1. To determine whether the use of electronic reminder system increases adherence to topical agents. 2. To assess technological feasibility of measuring adherence to topical agents using electronic monitors specially designed for tubes. 3. To assess technological feasibility of providing electronic reminders using cellular phone text-messaging system. 4. To obtain subjects' feedback on the adherence monitoring and reminder system.
Study Details
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Interventions
Electronic monitor is attached but no text-messages are sent through cellular phones
Electronic monitor is attached and text messages are sent through cellphone to remind sunscreen use