Dermatology/Skin - OtherNCT03651167
Skin Tone Preferences and Their Influence on Skin Care Behaviors
An observational study of Dermatology/Skin - Other, run by Northwestern University at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to classify participants by actual skin tone and skin tone preference and identify whether an association exists between these skin tone preferences and knowledge of skin care recommendations, attitudes towards healthy skin care, or skin care behaviors. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Dermatology/Skin - Other
- What is being tested?
- Survey
- How many people
- 619 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2018to 30 Jun 2021
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Adult self-identified minorities (African, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Alaskan native, etc.)
Who may be able to join
- Subjects age 18 years old or older
- Self-identified members of a minority (African, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Alaskan native, etc.) population
- Subjects who are capable of completing an online, English survey
Who cannot join
- Subjects age 17 years old or younger
- Subjects not self-identified members of a minority (African, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Alaskan native, etc.) population
- Subjects who are incapable of completing an online, English survey
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Department of Dermatology
Chicago, Illinois, 60611
About this study
The purpose of this study is to classify participants by actual skin tone and skin tone preference and identify whether an association exists between these skin tone preferences and knowledge of skin care recommendations, attitudes towards healthy skin care, or skin care behaviors.
Read the detailed description
This study seeks to examine if there is a difference between ideal and actual skin tone among minority populations. In addition, we hope to assess whether various demographic factors as well as disparity between ideal and actual skin tone effect skin protective behaviors (i.e. sun screen use, dermatologist appointments, skin self-exams) or skin destructive behaviors (i.e. outdoor tanning, tanning salon use, use of skin lightening products) in minority populations.
- Conditions
- Dermatology/Skin - Other
- Being tested
- Survey
- Keywords
- skin care, skin tone, tanning, skin tone preference
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
SurveyOther
Participants will complete a survey online
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Frequency of skin tone differences between ideal and actual
The frequency at which research participants indicate ideal skin tone differences versus actual will be assessed in the questionnaire. The unit of measure will be a numerical value, number of participants.
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Aug 2018
- Study start1 Aug 2018
- Primary completion30 Jun 2021
- Study completion30 Jun 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Dermatology/Skin - OtherStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Northwestern UniversityThe 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 619 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Northwestern University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Roopal Kundu, Northwestern University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03651167
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- RVK05222018
- Status last verified
- Jul 2021
- First submitted
- 27 Aug 2018
- Last updated
- 26 Jul 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Jul 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Skin Tone Preferences and Their Influence on Skin Care Behaviors
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03651167
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- RVK05222018
- Conditions
- Dermatology/Skin - Other
- Keywords
- skin care, skin tone, tanning, skin tone preference
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 619 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Northwestern UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Jun 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 29 Aug 2018 (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.
The purpose of this study is to classify participants by actual skin tone and skin tone preference and identify whether an association exists between these skin tone preferences and knowledge of skin care recommendations, attitudes towards healthy skin care, or skin care behaviors.
Detailed description
This study seeks to examine if there is a difference between ideal and actual skin tone among minority populations. In addition, we hope to assess whether various demographic factors as well as disparity between ideal and actual skin tone effect skin protective behaviors (i.e. sun screen use, dermatologist appointments, skin self-exams) or skin destructive behaviors (i.e. outdoor tanning, tanning salon use, use of skin lightening products) in minority populations.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Adult self-identified minorities (African, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Alaskan native, etc.)
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Subjects age 18 years old or older
- Self-identified members of a minority (African, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Alaskan native, etc.) population
- Subjects who are capable of completing an online, English survey
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Subjects age 17 years old or younger
- Subjects not self-identified members of a minority (African, Asian, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian, Alaskan native, etc.) population
- Subjects who are incapable of completing an online, English survey
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SurveyParticipants will complete a survey online | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Frequency of skin tone differences between ideal and actual
Time frame: 6 months
The frequency at which research participants indicate ideal skin tone differences versus actual will be assessed in the questionnaire. The unit of measure will be a numerical value, number of participants.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 26 Jul 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Dermatology/Skin - Other, run by Northwestern University 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 3 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 26 Jul 2021. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
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?
Frequency of skin tone differences between ideal and actual (time frame: 6 months). 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 26 Jul 2021; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.