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Community Based Strategies for Early Detection of Melanoma

Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Melanoma
Registration Number
NCT04799106
Lead Sponsor
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to pilot the use of community education and digital dermatology to increase the early detection of curable melanomas.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria
  • 18 years and older
  • >1mm lesion thickness with ulceration (T2b) or >2mm lesion thickness (T3/T4)
  • Low socioeconomic status (SES) Non-Latinx White individuals (according to Yost's index SES level based on a principal components analysis)
  • Latinx individuals
  • Individual resides in semi-rural area, including zip codes within Antelope Valley in Southern California and Salinas in Northern California
  • Individual speaks and reads English or Spanish
  • Voluntary willingness and comprehension to consent
Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria is stage 0, I, IV, or unstaged diagnosis, or any individual who does not meet the above stated eligibility criteria will be excluded from the study.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Completion of self and partner skin examinations6 months

Proportion of individuals recruited to those that follow through with the protocol

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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