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Pilot Investigation of Behavioral Alternatives to Indoor Tanning

NCT02192918 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 74

Last updated 2015-05-06

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Summary

The goal of this research is to develop and test the feasibility of an intervention that stimulates uptake of healthy alternatives to tanning by providing free access to them for a limited time. Free access gives participants a low-risk opportunity to try something new that is consistent with their motivations. Free access also allows them to experience the reinforcing properties of the alternatives which could prime continued use after the free trial period. The objective of the present study is to determine the feasibility and short-term efficacy of providing free alternatives to indoor tanners in an effort to "nudge" them to switch from indoor tanning to healthy alternatives.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Airbrush

The American Academy of Dermatology Sun Smart pamphlet will be given at the baseline session. It has brief tips for reducing skin cancer risk, but does not mention sunless tanning or relaxation activities. Participants in the airbrush condition will receive 4 airbrush tan sessions, once every two weeks, over the course of 2 months.

BEHAVIORAL

Airbrush Plus

The American Academy of Dermatology Sun Smart pamphlet will be given at the baseline session. It has brief tips for reducing skin cancer risk, but does not mention sunless tanning or relaxation activities. Participants will complete 4 airbrush tan sessions, once every two weeks, over the course of 2 months. Additionally, they may choose 8 sessions, 1 per week, of the following activities at no cost: massage, pedicure, yoga class, or dance class.

BEHAVIORAL

Delayed Airbrush

The American Academy of Dermatology Sun Smart pamphlet will be given at the baseline session. It has brief tips for reducing skin cancer risk, but does not mention sunless tanning or relaxation activities. Participants will receive access to one of each of the following after the 6-month assessment at no cost: airbrush tan, massage, pedicure, yoga class, and dance class

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Massachusetts, Worcester

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Sherry Pagoto, PhD · University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
16 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2012-04-30
Primary Completion
2015-04-30
Completion
2015-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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