Evaluating a Portable Driving Simulator for Patients with Neurological Conditions
User-friendliness of a Portable Driving Simulator to Retrain Impaired Driving Skills in Stroke Survivors and in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis
This study is testing a new portable driving simulator to see if it helps people with stroke, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis improve their driving skills and is easy to use.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 25 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Kansas Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kansas City, Kansas) |
| Trial ID | NCT03969927 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot study investigates the user-friendliness and effectiveness of a low-cost, low-fidelity portable driving simulator (PDS) designed for patients with stroke, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the PDS or a high-fidelity simulator for driving skill retraining. The study aims to assess the ease of use and incidence of simulator sickness while using the PDS, as well as compare the retraining benefits of both simulators. A total of 30 participants will undergo pre-training evaluations, five hours of training, and post-training assessments to measure improvements in driving skills.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with a first-ever stroke, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis who have a valid driver's license and meet specific cognitive and visual acuity criteria.
Not a fit: Patients with traumatic brain injury or other neurological conditions outside of stroke, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more accessible and effective method for retraining driving skills in patients with neurological conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While simulator-based training has shown promise in retraining driving skills, this specific approach using a low-fidelity simulator is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of a first ever stroke, PD, or MS * Valid driver's licenses, ≥ 3 years driving experience, * Mini-mental State Examination score ≥24, and * Binocular acuity of at least 20/60 in compliance with state of Kansas driving laws Exclusion Criteria: \- Diagnosis of traumatic brain injury or any other neurological condition apart from stroke, PD, and MS.
Where this trial is running
Kansas City, Kansas
- Abiodun Akinwuntan — Kansas City, Kansas, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Abiodun Akinwuntan, PhD, MPH MBA — University of Kansas School of Health Professions
- Study coordinator: Abiodun E Akinwuntan, PhD
- Email: aakinwuntan@kumc.edu
- Phone: 19132914697
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.