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NCT00340561 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Effect of Experience on Driving Performance in New Teenage Drivers
A clinical trial, sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
- Completed
- Registry status
- 48
- Enrollment target
NCT00340561: Completed study, sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
NCT00340561 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). The registered enrollment target is 48 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00340561 has completed, sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD).
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 48 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study will evaluate the driving performance of new teenage drivers and determine to what extent independent driving experience improves driving performance of young drivers. Motor vehicle crash rates are highest among new teen drivers, especially during the first 6 months and 1,000 miles of independent licensed driving. Crash rates decline with experience, and this study will assess the effect of driving experience on performance. Newly licensed teenagers ranging from 16 years, 3 months to 17 years of age and experienced drivers 30 to 50 years of age may be eligible for this study. Candidates must be able to legally drive in the commonwealth of Virginia and have at least 20/40 correctable vision. Participants complete a questionnaire about their health and driving experience. They are then tested on a driving test track. Teens are tested within 3 weeks of obtaining their driver's license and before they have more than 100 miles of independent driving experience. They are tested a second time 6 to 12 months later and after they have more than 1,000 miles of driving experience. A group of experienced adult drivers are also tested to provide a comparison. The driving test is conducted on a smart road - a controlled, 2.2-mile two-lane research track at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. It is designed for safety, with restricted access, nothing for a vehicle to hit, carefully placed guardrails, and other safety features. The research vehicle is equipped with airbags, anti-lock brakes, and other safety equipment. It also has sensors and tiny video cameras to assess the behavior of the vehicle and the driver; this equipment does not interfere with the operation of the vehicle. An experimenter accompanies the driver and instructs him or her to perform routine driving skills, such as stopping, changing lanes and maintaining speed, as well as to other tasks such as inserting a CD into an entertainment console, having a conversation, and answering a cellular
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 48 participants |
| Start Date | 2005-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2006-07 |
Sponsor
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)305 total trials
What the finished NCT00340561 record still lists
NCT00340561 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 48 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 0 interventions.
NCT00340561 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00340561 about?
NCT00340561 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Experience on Driving Performance in New Teenage Drivers". This study will evaluate the driving performance of new teenage drivers and determine to what extent independent driving experience improves driving performance of young drivers. Motor vehicle crash rates are highest among new teen drivers, especially during the first 6 months and 1,000 miles of ind...
What is the current status of trial NCT00340561?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 48 participants. The study started on 2005-01. Estimated completion is 2006-07.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00340561?
This trial is sponsored by Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), which has 305 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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