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Behavioral Intervention

Mobile Technology for Safer Automobile Driving

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Research Sponsored by Motao Zhu
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Adults 18-24 years of age at time of recruitment
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 5-month intervention period
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will test whether a cellphone app and driving mode intervention can improve driving behavior in young drivers.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for young adults aged 18-24 in the Columbus, Ohio area who have a full driver's license and own a smartphone with active service. Participants must drive regularly, have their own insured vehicle, and not be using any other driving study apps or devices. They should also admit to using their phone while driving at least once a week.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing if a commercial cellphone-blocking app or activating a 'driving mode' can change how often young drivers use their phones while driving. Drivers will be randomly assigned to one of these interventions to see which is more effective.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There are no medical side effects as this trial involves technology use; however, participants may experience inconvenience or frustration if they find it difficult to adjust to restricted phone usage while driving.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 18 and 24 years old.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~5-month intervention period
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 5-month intervention period for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Calling, texting, and handheld cell phone use while driving
High-risk driving events

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Driving ModeExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Driving mode blocks handheld phone use while driving or facilitates hands free use (exact functionality dependent on smartphone type and service provider).This group will also have the commercial cell-phone blocking app installed on smartphone, but app will be inactive.
Group II: Commercial Cellphone-Blocking AppExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Commercial cellphone-blocking app that blocks handheld cellphone use while driving, but allows emergency calls and phone use after pressing the passenger button will be installed on smartphone.
Group III: Control GroupActive Control1 Intervention
Commercial cell-phone blocking app installed on smartphone, but app will be inactive.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Motao ZhuLead Sponsor
1 Previous Clinical Trials
180 Total Patients Enrolled
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)NIH
1,953 Previous Clinical Trials
2,659,280 Total Patients Enrolled
Ohio State UniversityOTHER
823 Previous Clinical Trials
500,003 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Commercial Cellphone-Blocking App (Behavioral Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05163119 — N/A
Automobile Driving Research Study Groups: Control Group, Commercial Cellphone-Blocking App, Driving Mode
Automobile Driving Clinical Trial 2023: Commercial Cellphone-Blocking App Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05163119 — N/A
Commercial Cellphone-Blocking App (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05163119 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is there still room in this experiment for participants?

"This data posted on clinicaltrials.gov confirms that, as of 9/22/2022, this medical study is not currently looking for patients; although there are 2 other studies actively recruiting at the moment. This particular trial was initially shared to the public on 10/1/2022."

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Is this scientific investigation open to participants aged 80 or younger?

"Eligible participants of this trial must be between 18 and 24 years old."

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Is there a chance I could participate in this research project?

"This clinical trial is open for enrollment to 1200 participants aged 18-24 who hold a valid Ohio driver's license, own and have exclusive access to a passenger vehicle, live in the Greater Columbus area, are willing to randomize and comply with study requirements, carry car insurance with state-minimum coverage or higher, drive at least 3-4 days per week on average, possess an iPhone/Android smartphone active phone service (Verizon/AT&T etc.), self-report handheld calling or texting while driving ≥ 1 time weekly. Importantly they must not be already enrolled in another driving related research program during this period of time."

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~743 spots leftby Jun 2026