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NCT Number: NCT03651167

Skin Tone Preferences and Their Influence on Skin Care Behaviors

The purpose of this study is to classify participants by actual skin tone and skin tone preference and identify whether an association exists between these skin tone preferences and knowledge of skin care recommendations, attitudes towards healthy skin care, or skin care behaviors.

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Key information

Conditions

Dermatology/Skin - Other

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Dermatology

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

About this study

This study seeks to examine if there is a difference between ideal and actual skin tone among minority populations. In addition, we hope to assess whether various demographic factors as well as disparity between ideal and actual skin tone effect skin protective behaviors (i.e. sun screen use, dermatologist appointments, skin self-exams) or skin destructive behaviors (i.e. outdoor tanning, tanning salon use, use of skin lightening products) in minority populations.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Subjects age 18 years old or older
  • Self-identified members of a minority (African, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Alaskan native, etc.) population
  • Subjects who are capable of completing an online, English survey

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects age 17 years old or younger
  • Subjects not self-identified members of a minority (African, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Alaskan native, etc.) population
  • Subjects who are incapable of completing an online, English survey

Treatment and study plan

Survey

Other

Participants will complete a survey online

Primary outcomes

  1. Frequency of skin tone differences between ideal and actual

    Time frame: 6 months

    The frequency at which research participants indicate ideal skin tone differences versus actual will be assessed in the questionnaire. The unit of measure will be a numerical value, number of participants.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Northwestern University

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2018
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Aug 29, 2018
Registry last updated
Jul 26, 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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