Partnering to Improve the oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN15496753 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN15496753 |
| ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT) | Nil known |
| Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) | Nil known |
| Protocol serial number | 1 |
| Sponsor | Poche Centre for Indigenous Health |
| Funder | Poche Centre for Indigenous Health |
- Submission date
- 11/10/2021
- Registration date
- 19/10/2021
- Last edited
- 29/07/2022
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Oral Health
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Australian Aboriginal adolescents experience poorer oral health than non-Aboriginal adolescents. This is largely due to the inequities to culturally competent oral health services and oral health promotion programs, the social determinants of health and the long-standing effects of colonisation. This study aims to increase fluoride treatment, increase tooth brushing, increase the consumption of water, improve nutrition and enhance social and emotional well-being among Aboriginal adolescents in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, Australia.
Who can participate?
Aboriginal adolescents aged 10-19 years living in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, Australia
What does the study involve?
The study will involve five strategies including distribution of electric toothbrushes, high-strength fluoride toothpaste and the use of SMS reminders and toothbrushing apps; quarterly application of topical fluoride; installation of refrigerated and filtered water fountains and water bottle programs; group nutrition and oral health education sessions and a peer-led buddy system.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The possible benefits include improved oral health and overall general health and social and emotional well-being. The researchers do not anticipate any risks of participating.
Where is the study run from?
Poche Centre for Indigenous Health (Australia)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
March 2017 to December 2023
Who is funding the study?
Poche Centre for Indigenous Health (Australia)
Who is the main contact?
Dr John Skinner
john.skinner@sydney.edu.au
Contact information
Public
The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
Room 224 Edward Ford Building
The University of Sydney
Sydney
2006
Australia
| Phone | +61 (0)488927557 |
|---|---|
| john.skinner@sydney.edu.au |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Co-designed multidisciplinary mixed-methods study |
| Secondary study design | Non randomised study |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | The Indigenous Adolescent Oral Health Partnership Study (IAOHPS); a co-design study protocol |
| Study acronym | IAOHPS |
| Study objectives | This study hypothesises that working with Aboriginal youth and adolescents in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland to co-design an oral health promotion program that addresses the social determinants of health and includes evidence-based strategies can improve the oral health of Aboriginal youth in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Approved 28/08/2017, NSW Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council (35 Harvey St, Little Bay NSW 2036, Australia; +61 (0)2 9212 4777; ethics@ahmrc.com.au), ref: 1281/17 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Oral disease including dental caries and gum disease |
| Intervention | 1. Distribution of electric toothbrushes, high strength fluoride toothpaste and the use of SMS reminders and toothbrushing apps 2. Quarterly application of topical fluoride 3. Installation of refrigerated and filtered water fountains and water bottle programs 4. Group nutrition and oral health education sessions 5. Peer-led buddy system The duration of the interventions will be 12 months with follow up at 18 and 24 months. |
| Intervention type | Mixed |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Dental status measured using the dmft/DMFT index at baseline and completion of the study (24 months) |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Confidence of dental assistants who apply fluoride varnish, measured using a Likert scale at baseline and completion of the study (24 months) |
| Completion date | 31/12/2023 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Other |
|---|---|
| Age group | Child |
| Lower age limit | 10 Years |
| Upper age limit | 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 60 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Aboriginal adolescents aged 10 - 19 years living in NSW, Victoria and Queensland, Australia |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Non-Aboriginal adolescents 2. Aboriginal adolescents residing outside of catchment area |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/02/2022 |
| Date of final enrolment | 14/03/2022 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Australia
Study participating centres
Inverell
2360
Australia
Glenroy
2640
Australia
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not expected to be made available |
| IPD sharing plan | Participant level data will not be made available as it is the property of the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service where the participant seeks health services. This is in line with the ethics approval which states that data must be held by the Aboriginal community of where it originates from to protect the rights and privacy of Aboriginal people. The data will be held on the medical software programs used by the health service. |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol article | 26/07/2022 | 29/07/2022 | Yes | No | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
29/07/2022: Publication reference added.
19/11/2021: Trial's existence confirmed by the NSW Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council.
