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

Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Partner Assistance in Learning and Performing Skin Self-Examination

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