Improving driving habits in high-risk teen drivers
Intervention to Improve Driving Practices Among High-Risk Teen Drivers
PHASE3 · Nationwide Children's Hospital · NCT04317664
This study is testing a new driving feedback tool for high-risk teen drivers to see if it helps them drive safer, especially when parents are involved in the process.
Quick facts
| Phase | PHASE3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 480 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nationwide Children's Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT04317664 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study tests the effects of an in-vehicle driving feedback technology, with and without parent communication training, on risky driving behaviors among teens aged 16-17 who have recently received a moving traffic violation. A total of 240 teen and parent/guardian pairs will be randomized into three groups for a duration of six months. The researchers aim to assess changes in unsafe driving events, traffic violation recidivism, and the quality of parent-teen communication regarding safe driving practices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are teens aged 16-17 who have received a moving traffic violation and have a parent or guardian involved in their driving.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to drive due to injury, license suspension, or those already enrolled in another driving-related study may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce risky driving behaviors and traffic violations among high-risk teen drivers.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using technology and parent involvement to improve teen driving behaviors, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 16-17 years at time of violation * Convicted of a moving violation * Possess a valid intermediate driver's license issued by the state of Ohio, with proof of car insurance * Access to a vehicle with an On-board Diagnostics II system port (i.e. cars made after 1996) in which he/she is the primary driver * Smartphone with Bluetooth capabilities * At least one legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to drive due to injury, license suspension, or car damage * Vehicle already has an in-vehicle driving feedback system installed * Extremely low average weekly drive time (e.g. \<1 hour per week) * Currently enrolled in another driving-related study * War of the State * Non-English speaking parent * Adults unable to consent * Pregnant women * Prisoners
Where this trial is running
Columbus, Ohio
- Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus, Ohio, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jingzhen (Ginger) Yang, PhD, MPH — Nationwide Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Jingzhen (Ginger) Yang, PhD, MPH
- Email: ginger.yang@nationwidechildrens.org
- Phone: 614-355-5852
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.
Conditions: Drive, Recidivism, Communication, Feedback, Psychological