Partnering to Improve the oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adolescents
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN15496753 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN15496753 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | 1 |
- 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
| Study design | Co-designed multidisciplinary mixed-methods study |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Non randomised study |
| Study setting(s) | Community |
| Study type | Prevention |
| Participant information sheet | Not available in web format, please use the contact details to request a 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 | Dental status measured using the dmft/DMFT index at baseline and completion of the study (24 months) |
| Secondary outcome measures | 1. Confidence of dental assistants who apply fluoride varnish, measured using a Likert scale at baseline and completion of the study (24 months) 2. Satisfaction of participants with the program, measured using a Likert scale at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months of the study 3. Use of the water fountain measured using a water meter tracker at 12, 18 and 24 months 4. Self-reported changes in diet and oral hygiene behaviours measured using a questionnaire at baseline and completion of the study (24 months) |
| Overall study start date | 03/03/2017 |
| Completion date | 31/12/2023 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Other |
|---|---|
| Age group | Child |
| Lower age limit | 10 Years |
| Upper age limit | 19 Years |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 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
Sponsor information
University/education
Room 224 Edward Ford Building
The University of Sydney
Sydney
2006
Australia
| Phone | +61 (0)2 9114 0829 |
|---|---|
| poche.admin@sydney.edu.au |
Funders
Funder type
University/education
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | 01/02/2024 |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not expected to be made available |
| Publication and dissemination plan | 1. The results of this study will be reported back to the participating communities. 2. The study results will be published in a reputable peer-reviewed scientific journal and presented at research symposiums. 3. The study protocol will be published and a reference and URL will be provided. |
| 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 |
Editorial Notes
29/07/2022: Publication reference added.
19/11/2021: Trial's existence confirmed by the NSW Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council.
