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A Comparison of Interventions to Teach Melanoma Patients Skin Self-examination
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating In-person counseling, Workbook, and 1 other intervention for Melanoma. Completed, enrolled 1,000 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The almost 724,000 Americans survivors of melanoma are estimated to have 4 first degree relatives per case; thus, 2.8 million Americans are at increased risk of developing melanoma in comparison to the general public. Skin self-examination (SSE) with the assistance of a partner by these individuals could improve survival. If effective, the workbook tested in this proposal could be distributed to people at risk of developing melanoma by large scale means in physicians office.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The design is a 3 \[in-person training of patients and partners (PARTNER) vs. workbook training of patients and partners (WORKBOOK) vs. an assessment only group that receives education and treatment as usual care\] X 7 \[baseline, 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 month follow-up\] study. Standard education of melanoma patients, which are to be performed with the study partner, includes a recommendation to check moles and mark ones to remember on a body map. All participants receive the same measures and will be recruited using the same procedures, thus, yielding equivalence across conditions. Pairs will observe how to use their skin check tools and be asked to demonstrate their competence in using them.
Participants will read a workbook and perform skills training exercises.
Participants will receive their education from an interactive app designed for a tablet computer.