Mobile WhatsApp program to help reduce skin cancer risk
Part of Cancer, Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a mobile phone health program (using WhatsApp) to help Hispanic adults lower their risk of skin cancer. It focuses on encouraging better sun protection and checking your skin regularly.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You identify as Hispanic (self-report)
- You are 18 years or older
- You have not been diagnosed with skin cancer before (no personal history)
- You have more than one skin cancer risk factor and do not use enough sun protection
- You have not done a self-skin exam in the last 3 months
- You own a smartphone and are willing to use WhatsApp
- You are not currently being treated for melanoma or another skin cancer
Quick eligibility check
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