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Enhancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research trial leadership and participation: insights from the initial stages of the Australian Fans in Training Project in the Northern Territory of Australia.

Bryce Brickley, Jason Bonson, Joshua Danvers, John Ah Mat, Patrick Stephensen, Matthew David McDonald, Eleanor Quested, Andrew Maiorana, Toby Pavey, Lee Wharton and 2 more

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12 authors.

Bryce BrickleyCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia bryce.brickley@flinders.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7093-7793
Jason BonsonCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Joshua DanversAussie-FIT Northern Territory Community Advisory Group, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
John Ah MatAussie-FIT Northern Territory Community Advisory Group, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Patrick StephensenAussie-FIT Northern Territory Community Advisory Group, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
Matthew David McDonaldSchool of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
Eleanor QuestedSchool of Population Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6211-9045
Andrew MaioranaSchool of Allied Health, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0681-1707
Toby PaveySchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Lee WhartonSchool of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Evelyn BennettCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
James A SmithCollege of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAdvancing equity, diversity and inclusion in health research trials is essential for improving health outcomes among priority populations. While evidence increasingly highlights the importance of cultural diversity in research trial leadership and participation, evidence-based strategies for enhancing this remain limited. This article outlines approaches to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander involvement in health research trials, drawing on insights from community engagement at the Darwin (Northern Territory) trial site of the Australian Fans in Training (Aussie-FIT) project. METHODOLOGY: Community engagement at this site aimed to (1) build mutually beneficial relationships with community leaders, specifically Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men; (2) codesign engagement standards to enhance the quality of engagement with these leaders and more broadly with local community members and stakeholders. A culturally diverse community advisory group was established, which codesigned engagement standards tailored to community needs and preferences. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS: While the codesigned standards supported Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander trial leadership and participation during the trial, the extensive consultation needed to build cross-cultural relationships and develop the standards meant they were finalised only after trial recruitment had ceased. As a result, researchers were unable to fully implement them in the early stages of the trial.

conclusionsThis paper shared and critically discussed approaches used in the early stages of the Aussie-FIT trial to foster more equitable and inclusive practices in research trials. Implementation of these approaches and community-informed recommendations has the potential to enhance research quality, build trust with priority populations and address participation inequities, thus supporting effective trial design and improved health outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: This trial is registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ACTRN12623000437662).

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Clinical Trials as TopicCommunity ParticipationLeadershipAustraliaAustralian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesCommunity-Based Participatory ResearchCultural DiversityHealth Services, IndigenousHumansMaleNorthern TerritoryAustralian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesCommunity ParticipationHealth EquityRandomized Controlled Trial

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PMID40681206
PMCPMC12273179

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