The North Queensland ‘Sun-Safe' Clothing Study: effectiveness of sun-protective clothing in preventing or delaying the development of pigmented moles in early childhood.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: melanocytic naevi; melanoma; over-exposure to sunlight; Public Health - Epidemiology; Cancer - Malignant melanoma; Skin - Normal skin development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617000621314
• Lead Sponsor: Dr Simone Lee Harrison

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-05-01
• Last Update Posted: 20 March 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 500

Inclusion Criteria

Children aged 1–35 months-old of Caucasian decent (i.e. with at least two grandparents of European origin) who regularly attended one of the 25 participating daycare centers in the recruitment period of November 1999 to July 2002 inclusive, and whose parents plan to reside in Townsville for the forseeable future and are willing to provide written informed consent for their child to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Children 36 months or older;

Children with three of more non-Caucasian grandparents (of non-European origin);

Children who attend a participating daycare center at irregular intervals or on a casual basis;

Children whose parents expect to leave Townsville in less than 12-months;

Children for whom parental consent is not provided.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified