Assessing driving ability in stroke patients
To Drive or Not to Drive? A Machine Learning Data Analysis Approach Among Stroke Patients
This study is trying to see if stroke survivors can safely drive by testing their thinking skills and then having them take a driving test with a professional.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | N/A to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Institute for Medical Rehabilitation, Hungary Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Budapest) |
| Trial ID | NCT06111989 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate the fitness to drive among stroke patients by examining the relationship between cognitive abilities and driving skills. Participants will undergo extensive neuropsychological testing, including paper and computerized assessments, followed by an on-road driving test conducted by a professional instructor. The study seeks to develop new data analysis methods to assist medical professionals in determining whether stroke survivors can safely operate a vehicle. Feedback will be provided to participants upon request.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 65 or younger who have had an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke and hold a valid driver's license.
Not a fit: Patients with serious movement disorders, visual impairments, or psychiatric conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify stroke patients who are safe to drive, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the relationship between cognitive function and driving ability has been explored, this study's specific approach using novel data analysis methods is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * 65 or younger * ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke * at least 6 months has passed after the stroke * holds a valid driver's licence Exclusion Criteria: * visual impairments (eg. visual field loss, nystagmus or diplopia) * epilepsy * serious movement disorders (eg. hemiplegia) that hider operating a car * limb ataxia * aphasia types that affect comprehension * serious psychiatrical disorders
Where this trial is running
Budapest
- National Institute for Medical Rehabilitation — Budapest, Hungary (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Gábor Fazekas, MD, PhD — National Institute for Medical Rehabilitation, Hungary
- Study coordinator: Gábor Fazekas, MD, PhD
- Email: fazekas.gabor@omint.hu
- Phone: +3613911946
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.