Driving Performance in Adolescents With Autism vs. Neurotypical Teens

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The study compares novice drivers (less than 5 hours of instruction) with autism to neurotypical peers using a standardized driving simulator and an on-road TRIP assessment. It examines visual strategies, types of errors, and overall driving performance metrics such as speed, reaction time, following distance, and braking. It also evaluates the consistency between simulator results and real-world driving and measures anxiety during simulator drives. Participants are adolescents aged 15–17 who meet specific diagnostic and educational criteria and are enrolled in the social security system.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

ASD Group

* Adolescents aged 15 to 17,
* With a confirmed diagnosis of ASD by a physician,
* Without an intellectual disability, with a Fluid Reasoning Index (IRF) greater than 80,
* Who have passed the written driver's license exam,
* With no or very limited driving experience (\<5 hours),
* Enrolled in the social security system.

Neurotypical group:

* Adolescents aged 15 to 17,
* Without a diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders or learning disabilities,
* With a standard educational background,
* Who have passed the written driver's license exam,
* With no or very limited driving experience (\<5 hours),
* Enrolled in the social security system.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Adolescents with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and/or ODD (oppositional defiant disorder) and/or IDD (intellectual disability) and/or SLI (specific language impairment) with associated comprehension difficulties,
* Adolescents who already have a driver's license,
* Adolescents currently taking driving lessons and/or with more than 5 hours of driving experience,
* Adolescents who have suffered a head injury during childhood,
* Other serious medical conditions that may interfere with participation in the sessions,
* Participation in another research protocol.

Where it's running

• Hôpital La Musse
  Saint-Sébastien-de-Morsent, France Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Héloïse BAILLET, Dr
• Email: h.baillet@hlrs-lamusse.net
• Phone: +33232293047

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.