Clinical trials: Cancer Prevention
Skin Cancer
Sun Safe Workplaces: A Campaign on Sun Protection Policies for Outdoor Workers Phase I
A sample of local government organizations are recruited to a group-randomized pretest-posttest controlled trial evaluating the effect of a campaign to promote workplace policy and education on sun protection for outdoor workers.
- Trial name
- SSW (NCT02824289)
- Testing
- Sun Safe Workplaces Program, Attention Control
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 825 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Klein Buendel, Inc.
Hepatitis B, Liver Cirrhosis
Application of HBV Rapid Tests as a Tool for Wide-Use Screening
With over 280 000 chronic carriers, 2,500 new annual cases and 1,300 deaths each year, hepatitis B is currently a frequent and potentially severe disease in France, despite efforts towards prevention and effective care.
- Conditions
- Hepatitis B, Liver Cirrhosis, Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
- Trial name
- OPTISCREEN-B (NCT01767597)
- Testing
- ELISA testing, Rapid testing
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Institut de Médecine et d'Epidémiologie Appliquée - Fondation Internationale Léon M'Ba
Prostate Cancer Prevention
Chemoprevention of Prostate Cancer, HDAC Inhibition and DNA Methylation
The objective of the study is to identify mechanisms by which compounds found in cruciferous vegetables alter gene expression via epigenetic modifications (changes in gene expression) and may prevent prostate cancer development.
- Trial name
- PBroC (NCT01265953)
- Testing
- SFN-rich broccoli sprout extract capsules, Gelatin capsule containing microcrystalline cellulose.
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Portland VA Medical Center
Little Cigars and Cigarillos (LCC) Use
Little Cigar and Cigarillo Warnings for Youth
This study explores the effect of the little cigars and cigarillos (LCC) warnings on youth who currently use, have ever used, or are susceptible to using LCCs.
- Trial name
- NCT06413797
- Testing
- FDA warnings + Image, FDA Warnings Text-Only, Surgeon General Text-Only Warnings
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 928 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Skin Cancer Prevention
The Skin Savvy Study: A Behavioral Skin Cancer Prevention Intervention
The purpose of the proposed project is to investigate the efficacy and longevity of two novel approaches to changing skin protection behaviors: 1) UV-detect photos that reveal currently existing skin damage and 2) motivational…
- Trial name
- NCT00709306
- Testing
- UV-Detect Photos, Motivational Interviewing, Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 197 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fox Chase Cancer Center
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Culturally Tailored HPV Psychoeducational Multimedia Intervention
Community members ages 18 - 45 years old from the El Paso, Texas, U.S.-Mexico Border Region will be recruited to compare psychoeducational multimedia interventions focused on the human papillomavirus (HPV).
- Conditions
- Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, Intention, Adherence, Patient
- Trial name
- NCT06098690
- Testing
- Culturally Tailored Multimedia Psychoeducational HPV Intervention, General HPV Multimedia Psychoeducational Control Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 63 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas, El Paso
Melanoma, Adolescents
Sun Protection and Tanning Awareness in Rural Schools
Drawing from prior school-based skin cancer prevention programs, we have adapted intervention materials to target rural high schoolers.
- Trial name
- STARS (NCT06694571)
- Testing
- Skin cancer prevention educational presentation and activities
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Breast Cancer
Green Tea and Reduction of Breast Cancer Risk
RATIONALE: Green tea extract contains ingredients (catechins) that may lower the risk of breast cancer. PURPOSE: This phase II trial is studying how well green tea extract works in preventing breast cancer compared to a placebo…
- Trial name
- NCT00917735
- Testing
- Green tea extract supplement
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,075 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer Prevention for Black Adults
The goal of this study is to develop and pilot test an intervention, entitled Health is Wealth: A Cervical Health Program, designed to promote screening and reduce perceived barriers to Cervical Cancer (CC) screening.
- Trial name
- NCT04927494
- Testing
- Health is Wealth: A Cervical Health Program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 288 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Adebola Adegboyega
Tobacco Use Cessation, Cancer Prevention
Project Impact 2: A Culturally Tailored Smoking Cessation Intervention for Latino Smokers
The goal of this research study is to learn how 3 different kinds of counseling treatments may help individuals to quit smoking.
- Trial name
- NCT02596711
- Testing
- Nicotine Patch, Questionnaires, Carbon Monoxide (CO) Test
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Physical Activity
Promoting Physical Activity in Rural Communities
The purpose of the study is to test a multilevel intervention's impact on increasing physical activity among rural residents. It is expected that participants who participate in more of the intervention (e.g., all levels) will…
- Trial name
- NCT03683173
- Testing
- Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,241 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine
Infections, Papillomavirus
Extension Study of the Efficacy of the GSK 580299 Vaccine in Japanese Women Vaccinated in the Primary NCT00316693 Study
This extension study is conducted to assess the efficacy of the GSK 580299 vaccine against cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) lesions, cervical cancer and cytological abnormalities associated with human papillomavirus…
- Trial name
- NCT00929526
- Testing
- Liquid-based cytology (LBC) sampling, Blood sampling
- Where
- 13 sites in Japan
- Volunteers
- 752 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- GlaxoSmithKline
Cancer Prevention, Diet Modification
WIC-Based Intervention to Promote Healthy Eating Among Low-Income Mothers
Whole grains, non-starchy vegetables, fruit, and beans are a consistent feature of diets associated with a lower risk of cancer and other diet-related diseases.
- Conditions
- Cancer Prevention, Diet Modification, Vegetable Intake
- Trial name
- NCT04038385
- Testing
- Multilevel Behavioral Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 297 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- William Paterson University of New Jersey
Melanoma, Young Adult
Risk Information and Skin-cancer Education for Undergraduate Prevention
The purpose of this study will be to provide undergraduate students information about skin cancer risk and prevention. The study will last between 2-3 months.
- Trial name
- RISE-UP (NCT03979872)
- Testing
- MC1R Genetic Testing, Skin Cancer Education, UV Photo
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention
BETTER HEALTH: Durham
The BETTER intervention consists of supportive meetings between a specially trained prevention practitioner nurse and individuals aged 40-64 years to review recommended chronic disease prevention and screening activities (CDPS).
- Trial name
- NCT03052959
- Testing
- Immediate Intervention, Wait List Intervention
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Unity Health Toronto
Breast Cancer
Soy Protein and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
Soy consumption has been associated with reduced risk for developing breast cancer. Ovarian hormones and breast density are considered breast cancer risk markers.
- Trial name
- NCT00204477
- Testing
- soy milk, cow's milk
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 321 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Pancreatic Cancer
Secretin-Stimulated Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (S-MRCP) in Pancreatic Patients
The aim of our study is to evaluate the utility of Secretin-Stimulated Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography (S-MRCP) in detecting carcinoma and precancerous lesions in patients with a significant family history of…
- Trial name
- NCT01094561
- Testing
- Synthetic Human Secretin, Secretin-Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography, Secretin-Enhanced Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Elizabeth Hecht
Healthy Adult Female Participants, Prevention
A Study to Evaluate the Safety, Immune Response, and Efficacy of Gardasil (V501, qHPV) in Mid-Adult Women (V501-019)
This study was conducted to assess the safety, immunogenicity, efficacy and long-term effectiveness of a vaccine being evaluated for the prevention of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and disease in mid-adult women.
- Conditions
- Healthy Adult Female Participants, Prevention, Papillomavirus Infection, Human Papillomavirus Recombinant Vaccine Quadrivalent, Types 6, 11, 16, 18
- Trial name
- NCT00090220
- Testing
- Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant Vaccine
- Volunteers
- 3,819 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Melanoma (Skin), Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Using MC1R Genotype to Impact Melanoma Risk Behavior
The purpose of this study is to examine how different messages about risk of melanoma can impact the way people protect themselves against developing these diseases.
- Conditions
- Melanoma (Skin), Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Cancer, Skin Cancer
- Trial name
- NCT03509467
- Testing
- Personalized Information, Standard Information, DNA Extraction Determination of MC1R Genotypes
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 2,054 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Breast Cancer Screening, Oncology
Project Insight: Feasibility of a Breast Cancer Screening Decision Support Tool
The purpose of this investigation is to conduct a feasibility study to evaluate the potential for implementing the developed decision support tool with Latina, Black, and non-Latina White women.
- Conditions
- Breast Cancer Screening, Oncology, Preventative Medicine, Mammography
- Trial name
- NCT04741503
- Testing
- Breast Cancer Screening Decision Support Tool, National Cancer Institute Breast Cancer Screening PDQ
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,277 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Washington University School of Medicine