Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Driving Study

Completed

• Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder

• Registration Number: NCT01263756
• Lead Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-03
• Study First Submitted: 2010-11-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-12-20
• Study First Posted: 2010-12-21
• Primary Completion: 2011-03
• Study Completion: 2011-03
• Status Verified: 2011-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2011-12-06
• Last Update Posted: 2011-12-08

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 10

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)

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital; 🇺🇸 Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States