Intervention for safe driving among teens with traffic violations
Adoption and Implementation of an Evidence-based Safe Driving Program for High-Risk Teen Drivers
This study is testing a program that involves parents to help teens aged 16-17 who have had traffic violations drive more safely and communicate better about safe driving.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 3 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 580 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Nationwide Children's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Columbus, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT05696353 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to implement a parent-engagement intervention designed to improve safe driving behaviors among high-risk teen drivers aged 16-17 who have committed a moving-related traffic violation. A total of 290 teen and parent/guardian dyads will be randomized into three groups for a duration of 12 months, with active data collection for the first 6 months. The study will evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of both peer-delivered and expert-delivered interventions on reducing risky driving behaviors, traffic violation recidivism, and improving parent-teen communication about safe driving. Additionally, it will explore barriers and facilitators to implementing the intervention in both rural and urban settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are first-time teen offenders aged 16-17 with a valid Ohio provisional driver's license who have committed a moving-related traffic violation.
Not a fit: Patients who are unable to drive due to injury, have a suspended license, or have previously received a traffic citation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce risky driving behaviors and traffic violations among teens, leading to safer roads.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar parent-engagement interventions aimed at improving teen driving safety, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Teen must be 16 or 17 years old at the time of the moving-related violation * Teen must be found guilty of committing the violation * Teen must possess a valid Ohio provisional driver's license and proof of car insurance * Teen must have access to a vehicle with an On-board Diagnostics II system port (i.e., cars made after 1996) in which they are the primary driver * Teen must have a smart phone with Bluetooth capabilities Exclusion Criteria: * Teen is unable to drive due to injury, has a suspended driver's license, and/or car damage * Teen has previously received a traffic citation * Vehicle already has an in-vehicle driving feedback system installed * Teen has non-English speaking parents * Teen is currently enrolled in another driving-related study * Teen is a ward of the State * 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 - Center for Injury Research and Policy
- 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.