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NCT03604497 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Using Bluetooth Beacon Technology to Reduce Distracted Pedestrian Behavior
A NA study, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 437
- Enrollment target
NCT03604497 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The registered enrollment target is 437 participants.
The verdict
NCT03604497, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 437 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Over 4,800 American pedestrians die annually, a figure that is current increasing. One hypothesized reason for the increasing trend in pedestrian injuries and deaths is the role of mobile technology in distracting both pedestrians and drivers. The investigators propose to develop and then evaluate Bluetooth beacon technology as a means to alert and warn pedestrians when they are approaching dangerous intersections, reminding them to attend to the traffic environment and cross the street safely rather than engaging with mobile technology. One aspect of the research will involve a crossover research trial to evaluate efficacy of the program. Bluetooth beacons are very small (about the size of a dime) and inexpensive (\~$20 range) devices that broadcast information unidirectionally (beacon to smartphone) within a closed proximal network. The investigators propose placing beacons at intersection corners (e.g., on signposts) frequently trafficked by urban college students. The beacons will transmit to an app installed on users' smartphones, signaling users to attend to their environment and cross the street safely. The app will be developed to be flexible based on user preferences; for research purposes, the app also will download data concerning the users' behavior while crossing the street. The crossover trial will evaluate the app with a sample of about 411 young adults whose behavior is monitored for: (a) 3 weeks without the app being activated, (b) 3 weeks with the app activated, and then (c) 6 weeks without the app activated to assess retention of behavior. Throughout the 12 week period, the investigators will monitor user behavior at multiple intersections around campus, along with gathering self-report questionnaire perceptions and behavior at baseline and 12-week post-intervention assessments.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL beacon alerts
- BEHAVIORAL no alerts retention
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 437 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-08-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-12-21 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03604497
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03604497 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 437 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which beacon alerts is the first listed.
NCT03604497 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03604497 about?
NCT03604497 is a clinical study titled "Using Bluetooth Beacon Technology to Reduce Distracted Pedestrian Behavior". Over 4,800 American pedestrians die annually, a figure that is current increasing. One hypothesized reason for the increasing trend in pedestrian injuries and deaths is the role of mobile technology in distracting both pedestrians and drivers. The investigators propose to develop and then evaluate B...
What is the current status of trial NCT03604497?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 437 participants. The study started on 2019-08-15. Estimated completion is 2019-12-21.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03604497?
The interventions under investigation include: beacon alerts (BEHAVIORAL), no alerts retention (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03604497?
This trial is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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