Expert Consensus on Photoprotection Practices: A Delphi Study
NCT ID: NCT07296588
Last Updated: 2025-12-22
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Basic Information
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ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
15 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2026-01-25
2027-09-01
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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A steering committee of dermatologists and photoprotection experts will conduct a literature review and draft initial statements addressing key domains:
Sunscreen use: SPF level, spectrum coverage (UVA/UVB), formulation (chemical vs. physical), water resistance.
Application guidelines: Amount, timing before sun exposure, reapplication frequency, body coverage.
Adjunctive measures: Protective clothing, hats, sunglasses, shade-seeking behavior.
Special populations: Children, pregnant women, outdoor workers, patients with photosensitive dermatoses.
Behavioral counseling: Education strategies, adherence promotion, and misconceptions.
Integration with skin care and aesthetic practices.
A panel of experts in dermatology, photobiology, and related fields will participate in multiple Delphi rounds. Panelists will rate agreement with each statement using a Likert scale. Anonymized feedback will be provided after each round, and statements not reaching a predefined consensus threshold (e.g., ≥70-80%) will be revised and re-evaluated in subsequent rounds.
The final output will consist of consensus-based recommendations reflecting practical, safe, and evidence-informed photoprotection practices. Areas of disagreement or uncertainty will also be highlighted, identifying research gaps and priorities for future studies.
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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OTHER
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Study Groups
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Expert Panel
The study population will consist of a purposive sample of dermatologists, photobiologists, and other experts actively involved in photoprotection research, clinical practice, or public health initiatives. Panelists should have experience advising patients or the public on sunscreen use, UV protection strategies, or photodermatoses.
Panel Size and Rationale:
Target enrollment: 20-35 experts
Large enough to capture diverse perspectives while remaining feasible for iterative Delphi rounds.
Minimum for analysis: 15 panelists to ensure adequate representativeness in case of attrition.
No interventions assigned to this group
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Regular involvement in advising on photoprotection, skin cancer prevention, or UV-related dermatology.
Engagement in research, guideline development, teaching, or professional society activities related to dermatology, photobiology, or public health.
Willingness and availability to participate in all Delphi rounds.
Exclusion Criteria
Less than 5 years of relevant clinical or research experience.
Limited or no experience with photoprotection counseling or research.
Significant undisclosed conflict of interest related to sunscreen or photoprotection products.
Inability or unwillingness to participate in all Delphi rounds.
25 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Venus Research Center
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Locations
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Venus Research Center
Cairo, , Egypt
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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Photoprotection-VRC
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id