Exploring technology acceptance of driving aids for older adults
Official title: The Tech-wise Driver: Exploring the Sustained Efficacy and Technology Acceptance of Targeted ADAS for Older Drivers
Run by Western University, Canada · NCT06437665 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if using advanced driving aids can help older adults drive more safely and feel more confident behind the wheel.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 68 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Western University, Canada Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London, Ontario) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | March 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06437665 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are licensed drivers aged 65 years and older who do not have neurological or psychiatric conditions affecting their driving ability.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with neurological or psychiatric conditions, or those taking medications that impair driving performance, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness and acceptance of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in enhancing the driving safety of older adults. Using a driving simulator, the research will assess how technologies like lane departure warning, cruise control, and forward proximity warning can reduce critical driving errors among licensed drivers aged 65 and older. Participants will engage in simulated driving scenarios that mimic real-life challenges, with data collected on their driving performance and technology acceptance. The goal is to determine if sustained use of these technologies leads to improved driving outcomes and greater confidence in their safety.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the driving safety and confidence of older adults, potentially reducing road traffic fatalities in this demographic.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with the use of ADAS technologies in improving driving safety, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Must be 65 years of age or older. * Must hold a valid driver's license. Exclusion Criteria: * Neurological or psychiatric conditions that would preclude driving * Use of psychotropic medications that may have a sustained negative impact on mental and/or physical functioning
Where it's running
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Western University
London, Ontario, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Liliana Alvarez, PhD — Western University, Canada
- Study coordinator: Liliana Alvarez, PhD
- Email: lalvare2@uwo.ca
- Phone: 519-6612111
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.