Trial Outcomes & Findings for An Appearance-Based Intervention to Reduce Teen Skin Cancer Risk (NCT NCT01508013)

NCT ID: NCT01508013

Last Updated: 2016-06-02

Results Overview

Self-report measure of the number of times the teenager has indoor tanned over 12 month time period. The self-report measure has been validated in previous studies.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

443 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

12 months

Results posted on

2016-06-02

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Appearance-Focused Website Intervention
This is a Internet-based appearance-focused prevention intervention based on the Behavioral Alternatives Model. Appearance-Focused Website Intervention: The intervention is a teen-friendly website with information concerning the health and appearance effects of indoor tanning.
Control Website
Control participants viewed an Internet site designed to provide drug and alcohol education for teens. Control Website: The control website contains information about alcohol and drug abuse which is oriented for a teen audience.
Overall Study
STARTED
214
229
Overall Study
COMPLETED
182
206
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
32
23

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

An Appearance-Based Intervention to Reduce Teen Skin Cancer Risk

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Appearance-Focused Website Intervention
n=214 Participants
This is a Internet-based appearance-focused prevention intervention based on the Behavioral Alternatives Model. Appearance-Focused Website Intervention: The intervention is a teen-friendly website with information concerning the health and appearance effects of indoor tanning.
Control Website
n=229 Participants
Control participants viewed an Internet site designed to provide drug and alcohol education for teens. Control Website: The control website contains information about alcohol and drug abuse which is oriented for a teen audience.
Total
n=443 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Continuous
15.19 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.89 • n=5 Participants
15.24 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.91 • n=7 Participants
15.21 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.89 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
214 Participants
n=5 Participants
229 Participants
n=7 Participants
443 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
26 Participants
n=5 Participants
28 Participants
n=7 Participants
54 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
188 Participants
n=5 Participants
201 Participants
n=7 Participants
389 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
214 participants
n=5 Participants
229 participants
n=7 Participants
443 participants
n=5 Participants
Indoor Tanning Frequency
6.36 Indoor tanning sessions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 25.29 • n=5 Participants
5.94 Indoor tanning sessions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 23.01 • n=7 Participants
6.14 Indoor tanning sessions
STANDARD_DEVIATION 24.11 • n=5 Participants
Indoor Tanning Intentions Scale
4.14 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.00 • n=5 Participants
3.74 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.01 • n=7 Participants
3.93 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.01 • n=5 Participants
Indoor Tanning Willingness Scale
4.66 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.92 • n=5 Participants
4.55 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.85 • n=7 Participants
4.60 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.88 • n=5 Participants
Indoor Tanning Attitudes Scale
9.67 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.35 • n=5 Participants
9.34 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.35 • n=7 Participants
9.50 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.35 • n=5 Participants
Indoor Tanning Social Approval Scale
11.99 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.54 • n=5 Participants
11.23 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.87 • n=7 Participants
11.59 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.74 • n=5 Participants
Indoor Tanning Skin Damage Susceptibility Scale
18.79 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.81 • n=5 Participants
19.20 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.61 • n=7 Participants
19.00 units on a scale
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.71 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Adolescent females aged 12-18 years old who expressed interest in indoor tanning in the future.

Self-report measure of the number of times the teenager has indoor tanned over 12 month time period. The self-report measure has been validated in previous studies.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Appearance-Focused Website Intervention
n=182 Participants
This is a Internet-based appearance-focused prevention intervention based on the Behavioral Alternatives Model. Appearance-Focused Website Intervention: The intervention is a teen-friendly website with information concerning the health and appearance effects of indoor tanning.
Control Website
n=206 Participants
Control participants viewed an Internet site designed to provide drug and alcohol education for teens. Control Website: The control website contains information about alcohol and drug abuse which is oriented for a teen audience.
Indoor Tanning Behavior
5.29 Indoor tanning sessions over past year
Standard Deviation 14.89
6.30 Indoor tanning sessions over past year
Standard Deviation 16.08

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Adolescent females aged 12-18 years old who expressed interest in indoor tanning in the next year.

A validated measure of the teenagers intentions to use indoor tanning in the next 12 months. Indoor tanning intentions are measured on a scale that ranges from 1 (definitely do not intend to indoor tan; better) to 7 (definitely do intend to indoor tan; worse).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Appearance-Focused Website Intervention
n=182 Participants
This is a Internet-based appearance-focused prevention intervention based on the Behavioral Alternatives Model. Appearance-Focused Website Intervention: The intervention is a teen-friendly website with information concerning the health and appearance effects of indoor tanning.
Control Website
n=206 Participants
Control participants viewed an Internet site designed to provide drug and alcohol education for teens. Control Website: The control website contains information about alcohol and drug abuse which is oriented for a teen audience.
Indoor Tanning Intentions
2.91 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 1.96
3.28 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.10

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 12 months

Population: Adolescent females aged 12-18 years old that expressed interest in indoor tanning in the future.

Scale that measures adolescents willingness to indoor tan in the future. Indoor tanning willingness is measured on a scale that ranges from 1 (definitely not willing; better) to 7 (definitely willing; worse).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Appearance-Focused Website Intervention
n=182 Participants
This is a Internet-based appearance-focused prevention intervention based on the Behavioral Alternatives Model. Appearance-Focused Website Intervention: The intervention is a teen-friendly website with information concerning the health and appearance effects of indoor tanning.
Control Website
n=206 Participants
Control participants viewed an Internet site designed to provide drug and alcohol education for teens. Control Website: The control website contains information about alcohol and drug abuse which is oriented for a teen audience.
Indoor Tanning Willingness
3.34 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 2.16
3.73 units on a scale
Standard Deviation 62.22

Adverse Events

Appearance-Focused Website Intervention

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Control Website

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Dr. Joel Hillhouse

East Tennessee State University

Phone: 423-439-4332

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place