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NCT Number: NCT04404907

Deliberate Ultraviolet Light Exposure to Get a Tan by Young Adult Sexual Minority Males

The purpose of this study is to: a) identify enablers and barriers to deliberate ultraviolet light exposure by young sexual minority men (SMM), and b) quantify the extent of their deliberate ultraviolet light exposure.

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Key information

Conditions

Sun Sensitivity Photosensitivity Disorders Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

18 year–39 year

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

About this study

Aim 1: To develop survey items to assess tanning attitudes and behaviors Nine survey items used by the PI in previous deliberate tanning research were adapted with the expert consensus of members of Northwestern's Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing. Discussions with the PI, research personnel and members of the institute developed the hypothesis that in addition to the previously reported appearance motivations young SMM may be engaging in tanning (indoors or outdoors) as a social activity. A tenth survey item was developed to assess deliberate tanning as a social activity.

Aim 2: Analyze the tanning attitudes and behavior data acquired in an online survey of young adult sexual minority males, who regularly participate in the RADAR study.

RADAR is a longitudinal study with cohorts from the greater Chicago region recruited between 2008 and 2015. The 10 survey items about tanning attitudes and behaviors were added to the online survey that examines SMMs' behavior in the prior 6 months. This is a secondary analysis of registry data acquired by the RADAR study.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Young adult SMM (age 18-39)
  • Able to read English
  • Have internet access
  • Willing to complete the online survey

Exclusion criteria

  • None

Treatment and study plan

No intervention

Other

This is a secondary analysis of registry data.

Primary outcomes

  1. Outdoor Tanning Motives

    Time frame: 14 days

    The 95 participants who self-reported deliberate tanning responded to 7 online survey items reported in the analysis population description.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northwestern University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Analysis of Tanning Attitudes and Behaviors by Young Adult Sexual Minority Males in the Greater Chicago Area

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
May 28, 2020
Registry last updated
Jan 5, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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