Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Driving Study

A Study of the Driving Performance of Individuals With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01263756

Enrollment

Registered

2010-12-21

Start date

2010-03-31

Completion date

2011-03-31

Last updated

2011-12-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Keywords

Driving, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ASD, Attention Deficits, Adults, Adolescents, Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Brief summary

The proposed pilot study will begin to assess whether driving impairments are included in the functional deficits associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). This will be completed by obtaining data on velocity, collision risk, and visual attention of subjects with ASDs who drive in a simulator. The study includes 2-3 visits for the screening period (approximately 6 hours of assessments) and one driving simulation visit (approximately 2.5 hours). The investigators expect to enroll 20 adolescents and adults (ages 16-50, inclusive) who have been identified as having an ASD from a prior diagnosis or participation in community conferences for individuals with ASDs.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_ONLY

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

16 Years to 50 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Male and female patients, aged 16-50 years * Identification as having ASD from a prior diagnosis or participation in community conferences for individuals with ASD

Exclusion criteria

* Major sensorimotor handicaps (e.g. deafness, blindness) * Inadequate command of the English language * Individuals who have never held a valid driver's license * Mental retardation (IQ \< 80)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Simulated driving performance of adolescents and adults with ASDs.	one-time observation (3 hour assessment)	Data will be obtained on velocity, collision risk, and visual attention of subjects with ASDs who drive in the driving simulator at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Questionnaire measures of driving history and behavior of adolescents and adults with ASDs.	one-time assessment (2-6 hour screening visit)	Subjects with ASD will complete two questionnaires, the Driver Behavior Questionnaire and the Driving History Questionnaire, to provide data on the frequency of violations, errors, accidents, and other aspects of driving history and behavior.

Countries

United States

Outcome results