Randomized Trial on Mobile Technology and Young Drivers' Cellphone Use

Обзор

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.

Подробное описание

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.

Вмешательства

• Поведенческое 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.
• Поведенческое 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).

Первичные конечные точки

• Calling, texting, and handheld cell phone use while driving [Срок оценки: 5-month intervention period]
• High-risk driving events [Срок оценки: 5-month intervention period]

Критерии участия

Критерии включения

• 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

Критерии исключения

• 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)

Критерии приведены из реестра в оригинале (на английском). Окончательную оценку соответствия проводит исследовательский центр.

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Дизайн исследования

Распределение

Рандомизированное

Модель

Параллельные группы

Маскирование

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Основная цель

Профилактика

Центры проведения

США · 1 центр

• Nationwide Children's Hospital — Columbus

Идентификаторы

NCT: NCT05163119 · STUDY00001601 · R01HD102439

Первоисточники (государственные реестры)

• ClinicalTrials.gov (NIH, США)

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