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Assessing Gene-Environment Interactions in Clinical Presentation of Nevi and Melanoma

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Nevi and Melanomas
Interventions
Other: UV Photo
Behavioral: UV Counseling
Other: Biological Sample
Registration Number
NCT03783325
Lead Sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Brief Summary

This research study is designed to better understand the role of genetics, sun-exposure and phenotypic factors in melanoma.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
71
Inclusion Criteria
  1. > or = 18 years of age
  2. Patient at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Cutaneous Oncology Clinic or Dermatology Clinic OR attend the fundraising event of the Colorado Melanoma Foundation
Exclusion Criteria
  1. No exclusion criteria listed

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Visual Analysis - UV PhotoUV PhotoAssess the relationships between UV camera score, silicone mold of a skin patch, phenotypic evaluation and sun-exposure behaviors. Technically, this arm is a sub-study that does not involve an intervention. Patients are not receiving an intervention; they are simply providing data to the study team.
UV CounselingUV CounselingEvaluate the effectiveness of dosimetry feedback on sun exposure behaviors, attitudes, and awareness in patients diagnosed with melanoma.
Biological SampleBiological SampleDetermine the relationship between measures of sun exposure and genomic characteristics of tumors in melanoma patients. Technically, this arm is a sub-study that does not involve an intervention. Patients are not receiving an intervention; they are simply providing data to the study team.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
UV Exposure AssessmentStart of study to end of study, up to 6 weeks

Identify the difference between self-reported sun exposure behavior and actual UV exposure by having patients wear individual dosimeters

Visual Appearance Relationships: Non-Melanoma, SCINEXAStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine the relationship between UV camera score, skin patch, sun exposure history, and phenotypic evaluation in non-melanoma patients using a SCINEXA exam.

Sun Exposure BehaviorsStart of study, initial interaction with participants.

A short questionnaire is administered during the clinic visit to assess sun exposure behaviors of melanoma patients. The data gathered from this questionnaire will help identify possible trends in sun exposure behaviors and provide a baseline dataset for future research,

Visual Appearance Relationships: Non-Melanoma, CastingStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine the relationship between UV camera score, skin patch, sun exposure history, and phenotypic evaluation in non-melanoma patients using a silicone casts

Genetics CorrelationsStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine whether UV exposure and camera scores correlates with UV signature (somatic) mutations and other tumor-related mutations in clinically benign nevi and primary melanomas using saliva samples, benign nevi, and primary melanomas. Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) will be used to obtain the genetic information from all samples.

Visual Appearance Relationships: Melanoma, PhotographyStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine the relationship between UV camera score, skin patch, sun exposure history, and phenotypic evaluation in melanoma patients using a UV photography

Visual Appearance Relationships: Non-Melanoma, PhotographyStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine the relationship between UV camera score, skin patch, sun exposure history, and phenotypic evaluation in non-melanoma patients using a UV photography

Visual Appearance Relationships: Non-Melanoma , QuestionnaireStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine the relationship between UV camera score, skin patch, sun exposure history, and phenotypic evaluation in non-melanoma patients using a sun exposure questionnaire

Visual Appearance Relationships: Melanoma, CastingStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine the relationship between UV camera score, skin patch, sun exposure history, and phenotypic evaluation in melanoma patients using a silicone casts

Visual Appearance Relationships: Melanoma, QuestionnaireStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine the relationship between UV camera score, skin patch, sun exposure history, and phenotypic evaluation in melanoma patients using a sun exposure questionnaire

Visual Appearance Relationships: Melanoma, SCINEXAStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine the relationship between UV camera score, skin patch, sun exposure history, and phenotypic evaluation in melanoma patients using a SCINEXA exam.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Primary Melanomas, UV CameraStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine if a relationship exists between the phenotypic attributes of primary melanomas through analysis of UV camera scores with the clinical presentation

Benign Nevi, MutationsStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine if a relationship exists between the phenotypic attributes of benign nevi through analysis of somatic mutations

Primary Melanomas, DNAStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine if a relationship exists between the phenotypic attributes of primary melanomas through analysis of genomic DNA

Benign Nevi, DNAStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine if a relationship exists between the phenotypic attributes of benign nevi through analysis of genomic DNA

Benign Nevi, UV CameraStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine if a relationship exists between the phenotypic attributes of benign nevi through analysis of analysis of UV camera scores with the clinical presentation

Self Reporting BehaviorsStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine self-reported sun exposure behaviors through participant interviews. Questions are related to time spent outside, and what attempts to be sun-safe occurred while outside.

Primary Melanomas, MutationsStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine if a relationship exists between the phenotypic attributes of primary melanomas through analysis of somatic mutations

Primary Melanomas, ExposureStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine if a relationship exists between the phenotypic attributes of primary melanomas through analysis of UV exposure history

Behavioral Intervention and Immediate Follow UpAfter wearing dosimetry for 3 weeks

Participants will receive a personalized feedback plan and the success of the plan will be measured through individual dosimetry. We will track real time change in sun exposure based on repeat UV dosimetry.

Benign Nevi, ExposureStart of study to end of study, up to 3 years

Determine if a relationship exists between the phenotypic attributes of benign nevi through analysis of analysis of UV exposure history

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Colorado

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Aurora, Colorado, United States

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