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NCT Number: NCT04611568

War on Melanoma™ Public Health & Education Campaign

This trial studies how well a health educational campaign works in increasing early detection of melanoma in Oregon. The health educational campaign may provide information to help people learn about the early signs of melanoma. Increased education in Oregon may decrease the number of people who die from melanoma and increase the number of melanomas that are identified at an earlier stage.

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Key information

Conditions

Melanoma Neoplasms Neoplasms by Histologic Type Neoplasms by Site Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue Neuroectodermal Tumors Neuroendocrine Tumors Nevi and Melanomas Skin Diseases Skin Neoplasms Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Age range

12 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States

About this study

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES:

I. To measure the change in melanoma literacy in Oregon, Washington, and Utah over five years (relative to baseline) and determine if there is a statistically significant difference in literacy in Oregon (where the educational campaign occurred) as compared to the non-participating states (Washington and Utah).

II. To determine if there is an association between melanoma literacy and 1) stage at diagnosis, 2) tumor depth, 3) incidence, and 4) mortality rates in Oregon, Washington, and Utah.

III. To determine if the cost of care for melanoma in Oregon is impacted by melanoma literacy and/or tumor stage.

OUTLINE:

MEDIA CAMPAIGN: Participants view digital media strategies.

PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS AND PROFESSIONALS: Primary care providers and professionals who see skin and potential melanomas receive online based curriculum on melanoma. Participants also complete a survey to assess knowledge and confidence before and after receiving the curriculum.

MELANOMA COMMUNITY REGISTRY VOLUNTEERS: Melanoma Community Registry volunteers in Oregon receive educational and training materials on melanoma. Participants also complete a survey before and after receiving educational material.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: High school students receive an educational lecture over 1 hour on sun-safety and early detection of melanoma practices. Participants also complete a survey before and after the educational lecture.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Individuals, melanoma patients, skin service providers and health care providers interested in awareness and educational campaign

Exclusion criteria

  • No one will be intentionally excluded

Treatment and study plan

Educational Intervention

Other

Receive educational and training material

Other names: Education for Intervention, Intervention by Education, Intervention through Education, Intervention, Educational

Health Education

Behavioral

Receive melanoma curriculum

Media Campaign

Behavioral

View digital media strategies

Survey Administration

Other

Complete survey

Primary outcomes

  1. Statewide awareness (level of knowledge and detection)

    Time frame: Up to completion of surveys, assessed up to 5 years

    Will compare the level of knowledge and early detection of melanoma between participants in Oregon who received the educational campaign and those who did not in Washington and Utah.

  2. Cancer data collection (correlation with demographic and geographic factors)

    Time frame: Up to 5 years

    Will collect baseline and post-intervention data from Oregon State Cancer Registry (OSCaR) on melanoma diagnoses to correlate the incidence and pathologic factors with demographic and geographic factors.

  3. Cost data

    Time frame: Up to 5 years

    Will compare reports of cost data between those who received the health education campaign and those who did not.

  4. Reach of educational campaign

    Time frame: Up to completion of surveys, assessed up to 5 years

    Will determine the reach of the educational campaign across Oregon using volunteer activity logs, volunteer training logs, and website usage analysis.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

Other

Collaborators

  • Melanoma Research Foundation
  • Oregon Health and Science University

Registry information

Official study title

Educational Program for the Early Detection of Melanoma in Oregon

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Nov 2, 2020
Registry last updated
May 22, 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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