Randomized Trial on Mobile Technology and Young Drivers' Cellphone Use
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An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Commercial Cellphone-Blocking App (Active), Driving Mode.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Cell Phone Use, Automobile Driving. Basic parameters: 18 years — 24 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- United States
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial to determine the effects of a cellphone app and a driving mode intervention on driving behavior in drivers aged 18-24 years.
Detailed description
For this study, 1200 teens aged 18-24 years will be randomized into one of three study groups for 6 months. Researchers aim to evaluate the effectiveness of commercial cellphone-blocking apps and driving mode interventions on cellphone use while driving and evaluate the effectiveness of commercial cellphone-blocking apps and driving mode interventions on high-risk driving events.
Interventions
- Behavioral Commercial Cellphone-Blocking App (Active)
The Fleetsafer app, which is a commercial cellphone app that uses a cellphone's standard sensors and function to block handheld cellphone use while driving, will be downloaded on the participant's smartphone. - Behavioral Driving Mode
Apple's "Do Not Disturb" driving mode provided by Apple for iPhones or Google Do Not Disturb, Verizon Messages +, Android Auto or have another app, called LifeSaver installed on their Android phone (collectively referred to as driving modes; the specific driving mode for participants in this arm will be determined based on smartphone type and service provider).
Primary outcome measures
- Calling, texting, and handheld cell phone use while driving [Time frame: 5-month intervention period]
- High-risk driving events [Time frame: 5-month intervention period]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Adults 18-24 years of age at time of recruitment
- Must have ownership and exclusive access to a passenger vehicle
- Must have car insurance with at least state-minimum coverage
- Must live in Greater Columbus (Ohio) area
- Must drive at least 2 days a week on average
- Must have functioning iPhone or Android smartphone with an active phone service account (Ex: Verizon, AT\&T, etc.)
- Must self-report handheld calling or texting while driving (≥ 1 time/week)
- Must not be enrolled in another driving-related research study during the study period.
- Must be willing to be randomized and comply with study requirements
- Must have no plans to change cellphones or vehicles in next 6 months or agree to transfer FleetSafer app/DriveCam if they change cellphones or vehicles
- Must speak and read English
Exclusion criteria
- Drivers under 18 years of age
- Drivers holding learner's permits
- Drivers who share a vehicle with a family member or others
- Infrequent drivers (Drive 2 days a week or less)
- Participants from the pilot R21 project
- Current users of a cellphone-blocking app or driving mode who do not agree to uninstall/de-activate the app for the duration of participation in the study
- Current users of a car insurance monitoring device (physical device or app)
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: Yes
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Open label
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
Study locations
United States · 1 center
- Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus
Identifiers
NCT: NCT05163119 · STUDY00001601 · R01HD102439