Young Melanoma Family Facebook Intervention or Healthy Lifestyle Facebook Intervention in Improving Skin Examination in Participants With Melanoma and Their Families

Launched by RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY · Sep 17, 2018

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at two different online support groups on Facebook to see if they can help people with melanoma and their families do better skin examinations. One group focuses on melanoma awareness specifically for young people and their families, while the other promotes healthy lifestyle choices. The goal is to help both patients and their family members improve their skin checks, perform self-examinations, and adopt better sun protection habits.

To participate, you need to be between 18 and 39 years old, have been diagnosed with stage 0 to 3 melanoma in the last five years, and have completed treatment at least three months ago. You should also have access to a computer, internet, and a Facebook account. Additionally, a family member must join the study with you, and they should not have a personal history of melanoma. Participants can expect to engage with others online, learn more about skin health, and receive support throughout the study. It’s a great opportunity to take an active role in skin health for yourself and your loved ones.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • PATIENT: Diagnosed with stage 0-3 melanoma in the last 5 years
• • PATIENT: Age at diagnosis 18-39 years
• • PATIENT: Completed treatment at least 3 months previously
• • PATIENT: Recruited from New Jersey or California State Cancer Registry or MD Anderson Cancer Center
• • PATIENT: Does not have a concurrent cancer diagnosis
• • PATIENT: Able to speak and read English
• • PATIENT: Access to computer, internet, and has a Facebook account
• • PATIENT: At least one family member consents
• • FDR: Current age 18-80 years
• • FDR: Does not have a personal history of melanoma
• • FDR: Able to speak and read English
• • FDR: Access to computer, internet, and has a Facebook account
• • FDR: Has only one FDR with melanoma (patient)
• • FDR: Has not had a total cutaneous examination (TCE) in the past 3 years, has done skin self-exam (SSE) fewer than three times in the past year, OR has a sun protection habits average score less than or equal to 4 (?often?)
• • FDR: Patient consents
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (Thomas, et. al., 1992): This 7-item scale will be used to screen out individuals who will need to consult a physician for medical clearance before engaging in physical activity. If a participant checks off any of the items, the investigators will ask for a physician clearance before consenting to study