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NCT Number: NCT07481344

SunBeast: Evaluating UV Protective Behaviors and Education Interventions Among Ultrarunners

Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group using concealed allocation. The intervention-comprising targeted educational materials and behavioral prompts-will be delivered over three months preceding race day.

All study participants will be required to complete the pre-race survey prior to the intervention. The intervention group will complete the SunBeast Educational module once and receive monthly reinforcement messages leading into race day. The SunBeast Educational Program module consists of a 30-minute live, interactive online discussion and infographics/videos on skin cancer, UV index awareness, sunscreen use, protective clothing, and timing of runs. The control group will receive a general wellness brochure via email. The general wellness brochure will contain UV protection information but will also have other general wellness topics.

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Key information

Conditions

Sun Protection

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

Location contact

Lauren Yoder

CONTACT

[email protected]

734-936-8051

Scott McLean, MD

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Must be 18 years or older
  • 2026 registered WSER runner
  • Understand English

Exclusion criteria

  • Not Applicable

Treatment and study plan

SunBeast Educational module

Other

consists of a 30-minute live, interactive online discussion and infographics/videos on skin cancer, UV index awareness, sunscreen use, protective clothing, and timing of runs.

Control

Other

general wellness brochure via email

Primary outcomes

  1. Changes in SEPI scores

    Time frame: at time of race

    A lower SEPI score indicates lower risk behavior and higher use of sun protective measures.

  2. Changes in UV protection knowledge

    Time frame: at time of race

    pre-race and post-race survey of sun protection methods using our knowledge survey.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Lauren Yoder

CONTACT

[email protected]

734-936-8051

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

Other

Registry information

Official study title

SunBeast: Evaluating UV Protective Behaviors and Education Interventions Among Ultrarunners at the Western States Endurance Run

Important dates

Study start
2027
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
Mar 18, 2026
Registry last updated
Apr 24, 2026

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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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