Assessing driving abilities in people with neurocognitive disorders
Driving Simulator and People With Neurocognitive Disorders
This study looks at how well older drivers with neurocognitive disorders can drive safely and what that means for their lives and road safety.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 50 Years to 95 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Gustave Eiffel Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Villeurbanne) |
| Trial ID | NCT06320639 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study focuses on older drivers diagnosed with neurocognitive disorders (NCDs) to evaluate their driving abilities and the implications of continuing to drive. It aims to understand the awareness of cognitive impairments among these individuals and the potential risks associated with driving. The study will include active drivers and those who have recently stopped driving, assessing their cognitive status and driving history. The goal is to balance road safety with the quality of life for individuals with NCDs.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with neurocognitive disorders who have a valid driving license and have been active drivers or have recently stopped driving.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of epilepsy, vestibular disorders, motion sickness, or migraines may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help determine safe driving practices for individuals with neurocognitive disorders, potentially improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that neurocognitive disorders do not always lead to immediate driving impairment, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with Neurocognitive Disorders according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-V (DSM-V) * Normal or corrected vision * B licence holder with 3+ years driving experience * Active drivers or drivers who stopped driving less than 2 months ago (time between the medical consultation and the day in the day care hospital) * For participants able to give consent: * Written informed consent to participate in the study * Informed consent of the participant in the presence of his/her curator. * For participants who are not able to receive information and to give consent: * Written informed consent of the legal representative (tutor) for participants under tutelage. * Signature of a relative (family member and/or trusted person) of the participant * The participant has to be affiliated to a social security scheme. Exclusion Criteria: * History of epilepsy * People with vestibular disorders, motion sickness or migraines * Psychiatric history (e.g. schizophrenia) * Non-stabilized use of antidepressants and/or anxiolytics (started or modified within the last 3 months) * History of alcoholism * Use of anti-epileptics * Osteo-articular pathologies compromising walking
Where this trial is running
Villeurbanne
- Hôpital des Charpennes — Villeurbanne, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Maud Ranchet, PhD
- Email: maud.ranchet@univ-eiffel.fr
- Phone: 0472142599
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.