Melanoma Clinical Trial

Partner Assistance in Learning and Performing Skin Self-Examination

Summary

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.

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Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Personal or family history of melanoma. If a personal history of melanoma, the patient was treated at least 1 month ago
Evidence of dysplastic nevus syndrome or a large number of moles (Greater than 50)
Able to see to read a newspaper, can read at an eighth grade level
Speaks English
18 to 70 years old with a spouse or cohabitating partner

Exclusion Criteria:

Under 18 years of age
Patient overburden by other co-morbid diseases such as chronic immunosuppression from organ transplantation
Have insufficient vision to to read a newspaper
Unable to read English
Have insufficient cognitive skills to follow instructions provided at an eighth grade language level

Study is for people with:

Melanoma

Estimated Enrollment:

130

Study ID:

NCT01013844

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:

Northwestern University

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There are 3 Locations for this study

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Northwestern University
Chicago Illinois, 60611, United States
Loyola University
Maywood Illinois, 60153, United States
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Lebanon New Hampshire, 03756, United States

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Study is for people with:

Melanoma

Estimated Enrollment:

130

Study ID:

NCT01013844

Recruitment Status:

Completed

Sponsor:


Northwestern University

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