Preventing drunk and impaired driving in teenagers
A Pilot Trial to Prevent Intoxicated and Impaired Driving Among Adolescents
This study is looking to help teens, especially those getting their driver's licenses, learn about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using marijuana while driving, by using a fun online program during their driving lessons to encourage safer driving habits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10414465 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to reduce the incidence of alcohol and marijuana use among adolescents, particularly focusing on those who are about to obtain their driver's licenses. By adapting an effective intervention called CHAT into a web-based format (web-CHAT), the study will engage 15.5 to 16-year-old adolescents during their behind-the-wheel training. The goal is to educate these young drivers about the risks associated with substance use and impaired driving, ultimately promoting safer driving behaviors. Participants will be recruited from the Automobile Club of Southern California, and the study will assess the effectiveness of this intervention in changing attitudes and behaviors related to driving under the influence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 15.5 to 16 years who are preparing to obtain their provisional driver's licenses.
Not a fit: Patients who are older than 16 years or those who do not engage in alcohol or marijuana use may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the number of adolescents engaging in impaired driving, leading to safer roads and improved public health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions targeting alcohol and marijuana use among adolescents have shown success in reducing risky behaviors, indicating that this approach may also be effective.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Osilla, Karen Chan — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Osilla, Karen Chan
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.