Sun ProtectionNCT07481344
SunBeast: Evaluating UV Protective Behaviors and Education Interventions Among Ultrarunners
A study testing SunBeast Educational module in people with Sun Protection, run by University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group using concealed allocation. The intervention-comprising targeted educational materials and behavioral prompts-will be delivered over three months preceding race day. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Sun Protection
- What is being tested?
- SunBeast Educational module
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 110 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- May 2027to May 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Must be 18 years or older
- 2026 registered WSER runner
- Understand English
Who cannot join
- Not Applicable
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109
Lauren Yoder, 734-936-8051, yoderl@med.umich.edu
Scott McLean, MD
About this study
Official title: SunBeast: Evaluating UV Protective Behaviors and Education Interventions Among Ultrarunners at the Western States Endurance Run
Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group using concealed allocation. The intervention-comprising targeted educational materials and behavioral prompts-will be delivered over three months preceding race day.
All study participants will be required to complete the pre-race survey prior to the intervention. The intervention group will complete the SunBeast Educational module once and receive monthly reinforcement messages leading into race day. The SunBeast Educational Program module consists of a 30-minute live, interactive online discussion and infographics/videos on skin cancer, UV index awareness, sunscreen use, protective clothing, and timing of runs. The control group will receive a general wellness brochure via email. The general wellness brochure will contain UV protection information but will also have other general wellness topics.
- Conditions
- Sun Protection
- Being tested
- SunBeast Educational module, Control
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SunBeast Educational moduleOther
consists of a 30-minute live, interactive online discussion and infographics/videos on skin cancer, UV index awareness, sunscreen use, protective clothing, and timing of runs.
ControlOther
general wellness brochure via email
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | The intervention group will complete the SunBeast Educational module once and receive monthly reinforcement messages leading into race day. The SunBeast Educational Program module consists of a 30-minute live, interactive online discussion and infographics/videos on skin cancer, UV index awareness, sunscreen use, protective clothing, and timing of runs. Receives: Other: SunBeast Educational module |
| Control | Active comparator | The control group will receive a general wellness brochure via email. The general wellness brochure will contain UV protection information but will also have other general wellness topics. Receives: Other: Control |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Changes in SEPI scores
A lower SEPI score indicates lower risk behavior and higher use of sun protective measures.
Measured: at time of race
Changes in UV protection knowledge
pre-race and post-race survey of sun protection methods using our knowledge survey.
Measured: at time of race
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Mar 2026
- Study startMay 2027 (estimated)
- Primary completionMay 2027 (estimated)
- Study completionMay 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sun ProtectionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterThe 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
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 110 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Scott Mclean, MD, Principal investigator, University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07481344
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- UMCC 2025.154
- Other IDs
- HUM00286507
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 13 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- SunBeast: Evaluating UV Protective Behaviors and Education Interventions Among Ultrarunners at the Western States Endurance Run
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07481344
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- UMCC 2025.154
- Conditions
- Sun Protection
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 110 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer CenterUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- May 2027 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- May 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- May 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 18 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group using concealed allocation. The intervention-comprising targeted educational materials and behavioral prompts-will be delivered over three months preceding race day.
All study participants will be required to complete the pre-race survey prior to the intervention. The intervention group will complete the SunBeast Educational module once and receive monthly reinforcement messages leading into race day. The SunBeast Educational Program module consists of a 30-minute live, interactive online discussion and infographics/videos on skin cancer, UV index awareness, sunscreen use, protective clothing, and timing of runs. The control group will receive a general wellness brochure via email. The general wellness brochure will contain UV protection information but will also have other general wellness topics.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention | Experimental | Other: SunBeast Educational moduleThe intervention group will complete the SunBeast Educational module once and receive monthly reinforcement messages leading into race day. The SunBeast Educational Program module consists of a 30-minute live, interactive online discussion and infographics/videos on skin cancer, UV index awareness, sunscreen use, protective clothing, and timing of runs. |
| Control | Active comparator | Other: ControlThe control group will receive a general wellness brochure via email. The general wellness brochure will contain UV protection information but will also have other general wellness topics. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Must be 18 years or older
- 2026 registered WSER runner
- Understand English
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Not Applicable
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SunBeast Educational moduleconsists of a 30-minute live, interactive online discussion and infographics/videos on skin cancer, UV index awareness, sunscreen use, protective clothing, and timing of runs. | Other | Intervention |
| Controlgeneral wellness brochure via email | Other | Control |
Primary outcome
Changes in SEPI scores
Time frame: at time of race
A lower SEPI score indicates lower risk behavior and higher use of sun protective measures.
Changes in UV protection knowledge
Time frame: at time of race
pre-race and post-race survey of sun protection methods using our knowledge survey.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 24 Apr 2026.
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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.
Scott Mclean, MD principal investigator
University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing SunBeast Educational module in people with Sun Protection, run by University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center 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 3 inclusion and 1 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 24 Apr 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Lauren Yoder (734-936-8051, yoderl@med.umich.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Changes in SEPI scores (time frame: at time of race). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 24 Apr 2026.