Prospective cross-sectional study on occupational UV exposure, risk awareness and preventive measures in patients with malignant melanoma

Completed

• Conditions: C43; Malignant melanoma of skin

• Registration Number: DRKS00016939
• Lead Sponsor: Fachklinik Hornheide

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-10-25
• Study Completion: 2021-06-02
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 414

Inclusion Criteria

Diagnosis of a malignant melanoma of each stage
- Presence of written consent to study participation

Exclusion Criteria

Existence of a serious mental illness or disability

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Primary endpoint: type of melanoma diagnosed once by histology. Localization of the melanoma diagnosed by single examination. Occupational UV exposure, once queried by questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Measurement by questionnaire: awareness of the risk of UV radiation, application of protective measures.