Improving Health for Aboriginal People Through Tobacco Related Research (NCT01735448) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Improving Health for Aboriginal People Through Tobacco Related Research
Australia16 participantsStarted 2013-03
Plain-language summary
Aim: To identify barriers and facilitators in the uptake of smoking cessation pharmacotherapies, tobacco prevention, doctor visits, smoking amongst youth, community held health priorities and barriers to research in Aboriginal Australians from the perspectives of:
* Aboriginal smokers and ex/non-smokers
* Aboriginal Healthcare workers
* Consultants/general practitioners, and
* Key stakeholders in Aboriginal health
Focus groups, one-on-one interviews and surveys will be conducted to provide information at the 'grass-roots' level including examinations into perceived differences in locally held beliefs, attitudes, knowledge, traditional practices and the cultural and social constructs, to assist implementation of future tobacco cessation/prevention interventions and treatment of smoking related illnesses. This information can be used to improve the health of Aboriginal people by identifying inadequacies in current practices and highlighting what these are through the eyes of community members, healthcare workers, consultants/general practitioners and key stakeholders. We also intend on examining any facilitators that are identified as positive and working aspects of current initiatives e.g. community infrastructure, in an effort to not 'reinvent the wheel' and acknowledge what is working.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Male Smokers
* Willing to participate
* Identifies as an Aboriginal person
* Uses more than 10 cigarettes or cigarette equivalent per week
* Has lived in the relevant community for \>12 months
Female Smokers
* Willing to participate
* Identifies as an Aboriginal person
* Uses more than 10 cigarettes or cigarette equivalent per week
* Has lived in the relevant community for \>12 months
Male Non/Ex Smokers
* Willing to participate
* Identifies as an Aboriginal person
* Has not used tobacco for \>3 months
* Has lived in the relevant community for \>12 months
Female Non/Ex Smokers
* Willing to participate
* Identifies as an Aboriginal person
* Has not used tobacco for \>3 months
* Has lived in the relevant community for \>12 months
Healthcare worker
* Willing to participate
* Has provided healthcare to people from Aboriginal people for at least 25% of employment hours over the past 12 months, or
* Has provided healthcare to people from Aboriginal people for at least 5 years of their working career
* Is a qualified healthcare worker
GP's / Specialists
* Willing to participate
* Has provided clinical care to people from Aboriginal people over a 12 month period (at least one consult per week or equivalent)
* Is a qualified General Practitioner or,
* Is a qualified doctor specialising in one of the following disciplines: respiratory, vascular, neurology, oncology, cardiology
Key Stakeholders
* Willing to participate
* Currently working/has worked in …
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Determine the barriers and facilitators to pharmacological initiatives for tobacco cessation in Aboriginal populations