Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Driving Study

December 6, 2011 updated by: Joseph Biederman, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

10

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Massachusetts
      • Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138
        • Massachusetts General Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

16 years to 50 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adolescents and adults, ages 16-50, with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Description

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)

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
ASD group
Adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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).
one-time observation (3 hour assessment)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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.
one-time assessment (2-6 hour screening visit)

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Massachusetts General Hospital

Collaborators

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

March 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 29, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 20, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

December 21, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 8, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 6, 2011

Last Verified

December 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2010-P-000173

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