UV Sensor in Patients With Actinic Keratosis

Almirall, S.A.10 enrolled

Overview

To validate the use of Ultraviolet (UV) radiation sensor in patients with actinic keratosis, to identify barriers to its use in prospective longitudinal studies.

To prevent both acute and chronic damage from exposure to UV A and UV B radiation. Personal UV exposure can be assessed by portable sensors. Having an accurate awareness of one's own behavior (assessed by the accuracy of the UV sensor), can motivate and engage with skin protection.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Keratosis, Actinic

Interventions

UV sensorDEVICE

Use of UV sensor to be informed about the sun exposure daily through a mobile application

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: \>=65 years presenting actinic keratosis on scalp and/or face Exclusion Criteria: Patients who, due to health problems or lifestyle habits, do not expose themselves regularly to UV radiation (outdoor) for at least one hour a day.

Locations (1)

Dermatology Unit (Hospital Clinic)

Barcelona, Spain

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

QOL UV sensor

Questionnaire will be carried out to qualitatively evaluate different aspects of the usability of the UV device, Minimum Value 0; Maximun Value 20, where higher value is the better.

Time frame: Up to week 4

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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