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Mobile Sun Health Intervention EnabLing Daily Protection
Sponsor: University of Utah
Summary
The overall purpose of this proposal is to refine a mobile-health (mHealth) system to reduce excessive unprotected sun exposure among young adults. Participants will complete a 4-week intervention with all intervention components delivered through the mHealth application. Intervention components include Text Message Reminders, Sun Protection Education Modules, Action Planning Module, and UV Radiation (UVR) Weather Information.
Official title: mSHIELD (Mobile Sun Health Intervention EnabLing Daily Protection)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 29 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2026-07-13
Completion Date
2027-08
Last Updated
2026-09-24
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Text Message Reminders
Participants will receive text message reminders twice a week. These messages will remind participants to use sunscreen or other forms of sun protection and will include brief facts about sun safety and environmental risks.
Sun Protection Education Modules
The education section consists of 5 modules on sun protection basics, ultraviolet (UV) exposure, skin health, sunscreen use, and tanning. Each module takes about 5 to 10 minutes to read.
Action Planning Module
The app will guide participants through creating a specific plan for using sun protection during a routine outdoor activity. Completing an action plan takes about 5 minutes. Participants will be asked to complete two action plans during the study and prompted to review these plans weekly.
UV Radiation (UVR) Weather Information
The UVR Weather feature displays information similar to what is available in many weather apps, with a focus on the sunburn risk hours. The display also shows different levels of UV risk throughout the day and indicates the current UV risk based on real-time UV Index. Participants will receive a daily notification summarizing the UV information for that day.
Locations (1)
Tammy Stump
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States