NCT01013844

Partner Assistance in Learning and Performing Skin Self-Examination

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Recruitment Status:

COMPLETED

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NCT01013844

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Study Type:

INTERVENTIONAL

Official Title:

Partner Assistance in Learning and Performing Skin Self-Examination

Summary

This study is a behavioral science study designed to identify aspects of the dyadic relationship that promote Skin Self-Examination (SSE) in patients at high risk of developing melanoma. The patient is randomized to receive the educational intervention either as a solo learner or with the partner.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

* Personal or family history of melanoma. If a personal history of melanoma, the patient was treated at least 1 month ago
* Evidence of dysplastic nevus syndrome or a large number of moles (Greater than 50)
* Able to see to read a newspaper, can read at an eighth grade level
* Speaks English
* 18 to 70 years old with a spouse or cohabitating partner

Exclusion Criteria:

* Under 18 years of age
* Patient overburden by other co-morbid diseases such as chronic immunosuppression from organ transplantation
* Have insufficient vision to to read a newspaper
* Unable to read English
* Have insufficient cognitive skills to follow instructions provided at an eighth grade language level

Disease(s) and\or Condition(s)

Melanoma

Primary Purpose

PREVENTION

Intervention/Treatment

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Sponsor

Northwestern University