DRIVESC for Drunk Driving
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests a tool called DRIVESC to detect changes in driving skills when alcohol is present in the system. The goal is to determine if DRIVESC can identify differences in driving behavior when blood alcohol levels reach the legal limit of 0.08%. The study involves a group of healthy adults, with some consuming alcohol and others abstaining, to compare results. Participants in the Wisconsin Breath Alcohol Examiner Specialist course who can provide consent are well-suited for this study. As an unphased study, this trial offers participants the chance to contribute to innovative research that could improve road safety.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to ask the study team for guidance.
What prior data suggests that the DRIVESC tool is safe for detecting alcohol-induced impairment?
Research has shown that the DRIVESC tool assesses changes in thinking and movement skills when alcohol is present. This study is unique because it involves no drugs or medical treatments. Instead, it evaluates how alcohol consumption affects driving using the tool.
Since DRIVESC is not a drug, it does not cause physical side effects like medications might. The primary goal is to determine how effectively the tool can detect changes in driving ability due to alcohol. Researchers are testing this tool on healthy adults who consume alcohol up to the legal limit, which is generally safe for most people.
In summary, the DRIVESC tool poses no safety risks to participants. It focuses on observing how alcohol impacts driving, not on testing a new medicine or treatment.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about DRIVESC for addressing drunk driving because it is designed to test how alcohol consumption affects driving performance in a controlled setting. This trial has a unique approach, as it involves different scenarios where participants are either alcohol-positive or alcohol-negative on different days. Unlike traditional methods that rely on observational data and post-incident analysis, DRIVESC offers a direct way to study the immediate effects of alcohol on driving skills. This innovative setup could lead to more effective strategies for preventing drunk driving, making it a promising area of research.
What evidence suggests that the DRIVESC tool is effective for detecting alcohol-induced impairment?
Research has shown that the DRIVESC tool can detect changes in cognitive and motor functions related to driving. This trial will evaluate DRIVESC under different conditions: one group will test participants who are alcohol-negative on both days, another will test those who are alcohol-negative on the first day and alcohol-positive on the second, and a third group will test participants who are alcohol-positive on the first day and alcohol-negative on the second. Previous studies found that DRIVESC can identify alcohol-related issues even when alcohol levels are up to the legal limit of 0.08% blood alcohol concentration. This tool assesses how alcohol affects the brain's control over movements and decision-making, aiming to clearly demonstrate alcohol's impact on driving skills. Evidence suggests that DRIVESC is a promising method for identifying when alcohol may make driving unsafe.16789
Who Is on the Research Team?
Heather Barkholtz, PhD
Principal Investigator
UW School of Pharmacy
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for healthy adults aged 18-64 who are participating in the Wisconsin Breath Alcohol Examiner Specialist course. It includes those willing to have their driving-related skills tested with and without alcohol consumption, up to the U.S. legal limit.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants complete study tasks over two days, with one day being alcohol-positive and the other alcohol-negative for some participants
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for completion of all scheduled activities and changes in DRIVESC composite score
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- DRIVESC
Trial Overview
The study tests DRIVESC, a tool designed to measure fitness-to-drive by assessing changes in cognitive and motor performance related to different blood alcohol levels. Participants will be evaluated over two days, under both sober conditions and after consuming alcohol.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
N = 6-9 participants, prior to dosing day, participants must demonstrate 0.00 grams / 210 liter breath alcohol
N = 6-9 participants, prior to dosing day, participants must demonstrate 0.00 grams / 210 liter breath alcohol
N = 6 participants, participants do not crossover
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Lead Sponsor
Citations
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Drunk Driving | Statistics and Resources
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