Neoplasms

Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

All Conditions

Rare Diseases

Melanoma

Neuroendocrine Tumors

Neuroectodermal Tumors

Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive

Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal

Neoplasms by Histologic Type

Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue

Nevus, Pigmented

Nevus

Nevi and Melanomas

Skin Neoplasms

Skin Diseases

Neuroendocrine Tumor

Neuroepithelioma

Adjuvants, Anesthesia

Anticonvulsants

Antiemetics

Central Nervous System Depressants

Muscle Relaxants, Central

Psychotropic Drugs

Gastrointestinal Agents

All Drugs and Chemicals

Diazepam

Participant learning alone (without partner).

Participant and partner learning together.

Card with condensed information about skin self examination (SSE) and color illustrations of the ABCDE (asymmetry of shape, border irregularity, color variation, diameter \> or equal to 6 mm, and evolution of the lesion) rule. A research assistant gave a skill demonstration using a magnifying lens.

Skin Self Examination Information and ABCDE Rule

Dennis P West, PhD

June K Robinson, MD

This study is a behavioral science study designed to identify aspects of the dyadic relationship that promote Skin Self-Examination (SSE) in patients at high risk of developing melanoma. The patient is randomized to receive the educational intervention either as a solo learner or with the partner.

Partner Assistance in Learning and Performing Skin Self-Examination

Behavioral outcome was measured by assessing the number of times that participants examined their skin in the last 4 months.

Behavioral outcome was measured by assessing the number of times that participants examined their skin with a partner in the last 4 months.

Behavioral outcome was measured by assessing the number of times that participants reviewed skin self examination guidelines in the last 4 months.

Loyola University

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Northwestern University

Professor of Dermatology

130 subjects were enrolled in the study and 130 subjects were at risk.

Solo Learning

Dyadic Learning

Total

<=18 years

Between 18 and 69 years

>=70 years

Age, Customized

Sex: Female, Male

United States

Region of Enrollment

June Robinson, MD

Solo Learning Baseline

Dyadic Learning Baseline

Solo Learning Immediate Follow-up

Dyadic Learning Immediate Follow-up

Solo Learning 4-Month Follow-up

Dyadic Learning 4-Month Follow-up

Mean Number of Skin Examinations Without Partner Over 4 Months

Mean Number of Skin Examinations With Partner Over 4 Months

Mean Number of Times Reviewed Skin Self Examination Guidelines Over 4 Months

Overall Study

Melanoma, Cutaneous Malignant

We will send 3 sets of materials via mail, containing information about melanoma prevention and detection, 1 set each month for 3 months. Materials published by:

* The American Cancer Society
* The American Academy of Dermatology
* The Skin Cancer Foundation

The pamphlets contain information about ways to reduce risk for skin cancer including:

* Sun protection practices
* Risk factors for melanoma
* Information about what melanoma looks like
* How to do skin self-examinations

There will also be a telephone discussion with a health educator, discussing melanoma and other information contained in the pamphlets.

Reading materials and discussions

We will send 3 separate pamphlets created specifically for participants. We will send 1 pamphlet each month for 3 months. The information in the pamphlets will be based on answers from the first survey. These pamphlets will contain information about:

* Melanoma and skin cancer protection guidelines
* The benefits of skin screening practices
* Ways to protect yourself from the sun

In addition to these pamphlets, there will be a telephone discussion with a health educator to discuss melanoma and other information contained in the pamphlets.

Both groups will complete 3 surveys; at the beginning, 3 months later, 6 months after the second survey. Each survey will ask about:

* knowledge of melanoma
* current and past skin cancer screening practices
* current and past sun protection practices
* attitudes about skin cancer and sun protection
* feelings about relative's melanoma diagnosis and treatment

Questionnaires

Paul Jacobsen, Ph.D.

Sharon L Manne, PhD

Michael Ming, MD

The purpose of the investigators' study is to find the best way to provide information about sun protection and skin cancer detection. The investigators want to see which of two methods most improves sun protection and screening attitudes and practices. The investigators hope to improve these attitudes and practices among people who are at higher risk for melanoma. People at higher risk for melanoma are first degree relatives (mother, father, sibling or child) of people diagnosed with melanoma.

Eligible patients will be contacted to find out whether they have any living first degree relatives that we may contact to discuss their participation in our study.

Eligible first degree relatives (FDRs) will participate in our study as outlined under Interventions.

Tailored Intervention for Melanoma Patient's Families

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Fox Chase Cancer Center

Carcinoma

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell

Neoplasms, Glandular and Epithelial

Neoplasms, Squamous Cell

Educational intervention consisting of a mnemonic and a workbook used by kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) to assist with early detection of SCCs.

Mnemonic and a workbook used by kidney transplant recipients to assist with early early detection of SCCs.

Educational Intervention

Placebo

Using focus group and cognitive interviews with organ transplant recipients, the investigators developed interactive workbooks: a) prevention by sun protection b) early detection by skin self-examination (SSE). The investigators hypothesis is if the patient learns by acquiring skills in a favorable environment, then the patient may reduce their anxiety, enhance self-efficacy and perform self-management by SSE and sun protection. The investigators also evaluate existing internet sources of primary and secondary prevention of skin cancer for organ transplant recipients.

Warning Signs of Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Prevention of SCC by at Risk Organ Transplant Recipients

The number of control and intervention participants who checked their skin for cancer within the 1 month after the study visit.

Control group received only intiial assessment at the time of physician visit and education as usually provided during the physician visit.

Control

Intervention

Age, Continuous

* Small sample at a single center for a limited period of follow-up
* The dermatologists' assessment of the participants' concerning lesions was not performed

Educational intervention consisting of a mnemonic and a workboook

Study title	NCT ID	Conditions	Interventions	Eligibility	Organization
Partner Assistance in Learning and Performing Skin Self-Examination	NCT01013844	Melanoma	Skin Self Exami...	18 Years - 70 Years	Northwestern University
Partner Assistance in Learning and Performing Skin Self-Examination	NCT01013844	Melanoma	Skin Self Exami...	18 Years - 70 Years	Northwestern University
Tailored Intervention for Melanoma Patient's Families	NCT00816374	Melanoma	Reading materia... Reading materia... Questionnaires	21 Years -	Fox Chase Cancer Center
Warning Signs of Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Prevention of SCC by at Risk Organ Transplant Recipients	NCT01127737	Squamous Cell C...	Educational Int... Placebo	18 Years - 85 Years	Northwestern University

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