Ability to Drive of Early Stage Alzheimer Disease

The main objectives of this study are:

* To evaluate the driving capacities in a population of elderly subjects with early stage Alzheimer Disease (AD) in a real-life situation. * Define a typology of the main errors made in this population. * Propose adaptive measures or technological aids that would make it possible for these patients to maintain their ability to drive a car while limiting risk.

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Key information

Conditions

Alzheimer Disease Brain Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Dementia Mental Disorders Nervous System Diseases Neurocognitive Disorders Neurodegenerative Diseases Tauopathies

Age range

70 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

CHU de REIMS

Reims, France, 51092

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

The following subjects will be included and classified as " patients " :

Age > 70 years
With established diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease as defined by DSM IV
With MMSE score ≥ 24 (early-stage Alzheimer's disease)
Holder of a valid driving license
With regular driving activity (drives at least once per week)
Informed consent provided.

The following subjects will be included and classified as " controls " :

Age > 70 years,
Absence of cognitive impaired that interferes with their daily life at initial evaluation,
Holder of a valid driving license,
With regular driving activity (drives at least once per week),
Informed consent provided.

Exclusion criteria

Dementia syndrome(s) other than Alzheimer's disease,
MMSE score < 24
Informed consent not provide

Treatment and study plan

Assessment of drive abilities

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

CHU de Reims

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Registry information

Acronym: DRIVE COG

Important dates

Study start: 2012
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Mar 29, 2012
Registry last updated: Nov 26, 2025

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