MelanomaFLARENCT04201223
Family Lifestyles, Actions, and Risk Education Intervention: Version 2
A study testing FLARE Intervention in people with Melanoma and Child, run by University of Utah at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The overall purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of the Family Lifestyles, Actions, and Risk Education (FLARE) intervention in improving melanoma preventive behaviors. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 8 to 110 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- What is being tested?
- FLARE Intervention
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 752 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 7 Apr 2020to 28 Jan 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 8 to 110 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adults are eligible for this trial if they:
- Are at least 18 years old AND
- Have been diagnosed with melanoma at any time in their life AND
- Have at least one biological child between the ages of 8-17 years who is able to participate in the trial with them.
- Children are eligible to participate with their parent if they:
- Are between the ages of 8-17 years AND
- Had at least 1 sunburn in the last 12 months AND
- Have at least one biological parent with a history of melanoma who can participate in the trial with them.
Who cannot join
- Adults and children will be excluded from participation if they meet any of the following:
- Do not speak English
- Are unable to participate due to developmental delay
- Received testing for a mutation in CDKN2A/p16, including those who participated in a previous study where they received information on CDKN2A/p16.
- Enrolled in a study led by an investigator at another institution, which also focuses on improving skin cancer prevention behaviors and utilizes the Utah Cancer Registry for study recruitment.
- Have only a history of ocular melanoma
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Huntsman Cancer Institute
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112
About this study
Official title: The FLARE Skin Cancer Prevention Intervention for Children of Melanoma Survivors
The overall purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of the Family Lifestyles, Actions, and Risk Education (FLARE) intervention in improving melanoma preventive behaviors. Parent-child dyads, consisting of survivors of melanoma and their children, will be randomly assigned to either receive the FLARE intervention or standard education. Once enrolled, each parent-child dyad will participate in this study for just over 1 year. Both conditions will receive three bi-weekly live intervention sessions (30 minutes per session) with an interventionist, and quarterly boosters via text or email.
Read the detailed description
Enrollment
After parent-child dyads complete screening and informed consent/assent procedures, participants will be invited to complete an online baseline assessment. Following the baseline assessment, dyads will be randomized to receive either the FLARE intervention or standard education. After randomization, each dyad will receive a unique log-in to a secure study website that will be used to review didactic materials prior to each intervention session.
Intervention Sessions
Dyads will meet with an interventionist via remotely-delivered live session for their three intervention sessions. Intervention sessions will be scheduled every two weeks. After completion of the last remotely-delivered session, all parents will receive quarterly booster messages via text or email.
Study Assessments
Dyads will be asked to complete online assessments after consent is given (baseline) and within the 4 days prior to Session 3. A first post-intervention assessment will occur 4 weeks after the last intervention session is held. A second post-intervention assessment will occur 4 weeks later. The long-term follow-up assessment will take place 1-year post-baseline. Each assessment is expected to take 15-30 minutes. Parents will also receive a brief assessment via text or email (depending on parent preference) at monthly intervals between the second post-assessment and the 1-year post-baseline assessment, and in the summer months immediately following the 1-year post-baseline assessment. All assessments will be completed electronically.
- Being tested
- FLARE Intervention
- Keywords
- Education, Prevention and Control, Behavioral Research
- Medical subject headings
- Melanoma
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
FLARE InterventionBehavioural
[See arm/group descriptions]
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| FLARE Intervention | Experimental | Participants will be randomized to receive an intervention that works with melanoma survivors and their children as a family unit to improve melanoma preventive behaviors. Receives: Behavioral: FLARE Intervention |
| Standard Education | No intervention | Participants will be randomized to receive information on child sun protection that is publicly available. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Parent Report on Child Sunburn Occurrence Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey
We will measure the mean/standard deviation of child sunburn occurrence at all timepoints.
"In the past month, how many times did your child have a red OR painful sunburn that lasted a day or more?" Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 5 or more; Lower scores indicate a better outcome.
Measured: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0) Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Secondary outcomes (7)
Parent Report on Child Skin Tone Assessed Via 11-Point Skin Color Palette
Mean/Standard deviation of skin tone at all timepoints. Minimum value = 1; Maximum value = 11; Higher score indicates darker skin tone.
Measured: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0), Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Parent Report on Child Sunscreen Application Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey
Mean/standard deviation of sunscreen application occurrence at all timepoints.
"These next questions ask about what you have done in the past month if you were outdoors on a typical weekend day (Saturday-Sunday) in the sun for 15 minutes or more. How often did you use sunscreen with an SPF of 30+?" Minimum value = 1; Maximum value = 5 on a scale from "Never" to "Always"; Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Measured: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0), Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Parent Report on Child Sunscreen Re-Application Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey
Mean/standard deviation of sunscreen re-application occurrence at all timepoints.
"These next questions ask about what you have done in the past month if you were outdoors on a typical weekend day (Saturday-Sunday) in the sun for 15 minutes or more. How often did you re-apply sunscreen after being outside for 2 hours, in the water, or sweating?" Minimum value = 1; Maximum value = 5 on a scale from "Never" to "Always"; Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Measured: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0), Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Parent Report on Long Sleeved Shirt Use Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey
Mean/standard deviation of long sleeved shirt occurrence at all timepoints.
"These next questions ask about what you have done in the past month if you were outdoors on a typical weekend day (Saturday-Sunday in the sun for 15 minutes or more. How often did you wear a shirt with long sleeves?" Minimum value = 1; Maximum value = 5 on a scale from "Never" to "Always"; Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Measured: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0), Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Parent Report on Child Long Pants/Skirt Use Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey
Mean/standard deviation of long pants/skirt occurrence at all timepoints.
"These next questions ask about what you have done in the past month if you were outdoors on a typical weekend day (Saturday-Sunday) in the sun for 15 minutes or more. How often did you wear long pants or a long skirt?" Minimum value = 1; Maximum value = 5 on a scale from "Never" to "Always"; Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Measured: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0), Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Parent Report on Child Shade Use Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey
Mean/standard deviation of shade occurrence at all timepoints.
"These next questions ask about what you have done in the past month if you were outdoors on a typical weekend day (Saturday-Sunday) in the sun for 15 minutes or more. How often did you stay in the shade or under an umbrella?" Minimum value = 1; Maximum value = 5 on a scale from "Never" to "Always"; Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Measured: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0), Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Parent Report on Child Peak Hours Avoidance Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey
Mean/standard deviation of avoidance of peak hours at all timepoints.
"These next questions ask about what you have done in the past (time frame) if you were outdoors on a typical weekend day (Saturday-Sunday) in the sun for 15 minutes or more. How often did you avoid being in the sun between 10:00AM-4:00PM?" Minimum value = 1; Maximum value = 5 on a scale from "Never" to "Always"; Higher scores indicate a better outcome
Measured: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0), Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted17 Dec 2019
- Study start7 Apr 2020
- Primary completion28 Jan 2025
- Study completion28 Jan 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for MelanomaStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of UtahThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 752 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Utah
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- American Cancer Society, Inc.
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Yelena Wu, University of Utah
- Investigators
- Yelena Wu, PhD, Principal investigator, University of Utah
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04201223
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB_00114901
- Other IDs
- 133811-RSG-19-121-01-CPPB
- Acronym
- FLARE
- Status last verified
- Jun 2026
- First submitted
- 26 Nov 2019
- Last updated
- 10 Jul 2026
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Wu YP, Stump TK, Deboeck PR, Woodside LA, Moyano J, Hay JL, Aspinwall LG, Boucher KM, Grossman D, Mooney K, Leachman SA, Smith KR, Hancock SE, Wankier AP, Tercyak KP. Melanoma Prevention Among Children of Melanoma Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Dermatol. 2026 Oct 7:10.1001/jamadermatol.2026.3877. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2026.3877. Online ahead of print.
PubMed 42842243Wu YP, Stump TK, Deboeck PR, Hay JL, Aspinwall LG, Boucher KM, Grossman D, Mooney K, Leachman SA, Smith KR, Brady HL, Hancock SE, Wankier AP, Tercyak KP. Sun protection, sunburn, tanning, and family factors among melanoma survivors and their minor children. J Health Psychol. 2026 May;31(6):2241-2256. doi: 10.1177/13591053251378226. Epub 2025 Oct 9.
PubMed 41067748
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The FLARE Skin Cancer Prevention Intervention for Children of Melanoma Survivors
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04201223
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- FLARE / IRB_00114901
- Keywords
- Education, Prevention and Control, Behavioral Research
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 752 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of UtahUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- American Cancer Society, Inc.
- Study start
- 7 Apr 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Jan 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 17 Dec 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 18 Jun 2026
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The overall purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of the Family Lifestyles, Actions, and Risk Education (FLARE) intervention in improving melanoma preventive behaviors. Parent-child dyads, consisting of survivors of melanoma and their children, will be randomly assigned to either receive the FLARE intervention or standard education. Once enrolled, each parent-child dyad will participate in this study for just over 1 year. Both conditions will receive three bi-weekly live intervention sessions (30 minutes per session) with an interventionist, and quarterly boosters via text or email.
Detailed description
Enrollment
After parent-child dyads complete screening and informed consent/assent procedures, participants will be invited to complete an online baseline assessment. Following the baseline assessment, dyads will be randomized to receive either the FLARE intervention or standard education. After randomization, each dyad will receive a unique log-in to a secure study website that will be used to review didactic materials prior to each intervention session.
Intervention Sessions
Dyads will meet with an interventionist via remotely-delivered live session for their three intervention sessions. Intervention sessions will be scheduled every two weeks. After completion of the last remotely-delivered session, all parents will receive quarterly booster messages via text or email.
Study Assessments
Dyads will be asked to complete online assessments after consent is given (baseline) and within the 4 days prior to Session 3. A first post-intervention assessment will occur 4 weeks after the last intervention session is held. A second post-intervention assessment will occur 4 weeks later. The long-term follow-up assessment will take place 1-year post-baseline. Each assessment is expected to take 15-30 minutes. Parents will also receive a brief assessment via text or email (depending on parent preference) at monthly intervals between the second post-assessment and the 1-year post-baseline assessment, and in the summer months immediately following the 1-year post-baseline assessment. All assessments will be completed electronically.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| FLARE Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: FLARE InterventionParticipants will be randomized to receive an intervention that works with melanoma survivors and their children as a family unit to improve melanoma preventive behaviors. |
| Standard Education | No intervention | –Participants will be randomized to receive information on child sun protection that is publicly available. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 8 to 110 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Are at least 18 years old AND
- Have been diagnosed with melanoma at any time in their life AND
- Have at least one biological child between the ages of 8-17 years who is able to participate in the trial with them.
- Are between the ages of 8-17 years AND
- Had at least 1 sunburn in the last 12 months AND
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Adults and children will be excluded from participation if they meet any of the following:
- Do not speak English
- Are unable to participate due to developmental delay
- Received testing for a mutation in CDKN2A/p16, including those who participated in a previous study where they received information on CDKN2A/p16.
- Enrolled in a study led by an investigator at another institution, which also focuses on improving skin cancer prevention behaviors and utilizes the Utah Cancer Registry for study recruitment.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| FLARE Intervention[See arm/group descriptions] | Behavioural | FLARE Intervention |
Primary outcome
Parent Report on Child Sunburn Occurrence Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey
Time frame: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0) Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
We will measure the mean/standard deviation of child sunburn occurrence at all timepoints. "In the past month, how many times did your child have a red OR painful sunburn that lasted a day or more?" Minimum value = 0; Maximum value = 5 or more; Lower scores indicate a better outcome.
7 secondary outcomes
Parent Report on Child Skin Tone Assessed Via 11-Point Skin Color Palette
Time frame: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0), Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Parent Report on Child Sunscreen Application Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey
Time frame: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0), Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Parent Report on Child Sunscreen Re-Application Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey
Time frame: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0), Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Parent Report on Long Sleeved Shirt Use Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey
Time frame: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0), Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Parent Report on Child Long Pants/Skirt Use Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey
Time frame: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0), Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Parent Report on Child Shade Use Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey
Time frame: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0), Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Parent Report on Child Peak Hours Avoidance Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey
Time frame: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0), Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Jul 2026.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42842243Wu YP, Stump TK, Deboeck PR, Woodside LA, Moyano J, Hay JL, Aspinwall LG, Boucher KM, Grossman D, Mooney K, Leachman SA, Smith KR, Hancock SE, Wankier AP, Tercyak KP. Melanoma Prevention Among Children of Melanoma Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Dermatol. 2026 Oct 7:10.1001/jamadermatol.2026.3877. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2026.3877. Online ahead of print.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41067748Wu YP, Stump TK, Deboeck PR, Hay JL, Aspinwall LG, Boucher KM, Grossman D, Mooney K, Leachman SA, Smith KR, Brady HL, Hancock SE, Wankier AP, Tercyak KP. Sun protection, sunburn, tanning, and family factors among melanoma survivors and their minor children. J Health Psychol. 2026 May;31(6):2241-2256. doi: 10.1177/13591053251378226. Epub 2025 Oct 9.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Yelena Wu, PhD principal investigator
University of Utah
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing FLARE Intervention in people with Melanoma and Child, run by University of Utah at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Jul 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 18 Jun 2026). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Parent Report on Child Sunburn Occurrence Assessed Via Sun Habits Survey (time frame: Baseline Assessment (Wk 0) Mid-Intervention Assessment (Wk 5-6), Post-Assessment 1 (Wk 8-11), Post-Assessment 2 (Wk 12-15), 1-Year Follow-Up (Wk 52), up to 52 weeks from the baseline assessment). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04201223, which also lists 2 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Jul 2026.