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NCT Number: NCT01263756

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Driving Study

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders Child Development Disorders, Pervasive Mental Disorders Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Age range

16 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Massachusetts General Hospital

Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

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)

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Simulated driving performance of adolescents and adults with ASDs.

    Time frame: 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 outcomes

  1. Questionnaire measures of driving history and behavior of adolescents and adults with ASDs.

    Time frame: 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Other

Collaborators

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Dec 21, 2010
Registry last updated
Dec 8, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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