Plain-English translation of NCT06439979 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This research study is testing a sun safety education program called RAYS that teaches children and families in rural communities how to protect their skin from the sun. The program is delivered through youth baseball leagues and includes both education about sun protection and practical supplies to help families stay safe outdoors.
Children in rural and under-served areas face higher risks for skin cancer, but there aren't many proven programs that work long-term for these communities. This study aims to create and test an approach that fits into activities kids already enjoy, like baseball.
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If you're in the intervention group, you and your child will receive sun safety education and practical supplies like sunscreen and hats during your child's baseball season. The control group will receive general injury prevention information instead. All participants will be asked to complete surveys at different time points to help researchers understand whether the program changes how families protect themselves from the sun.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
University of Utah
Collaborators
Georgetown University, West Virginia University
Enrollment target
~843 participants
Started
April 2024
Primary completion
August 2029
Age range
3 Years – 7 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in June 2026.
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Central contact
Yelena P Wu, PhD
University of Utah
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