Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Driving Study

NCT01263756 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2010-P-000173
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 10
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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.

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Keywords

Driving; Autism Spectrum Disorders; ASD; Attention Deficits; Adults; Adolescents; Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Simulated driving performance of adolescents and adults with ASDs.

  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 Outcomes (1)

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

  one-time assessment (2-6 hour screening visit)

Study Arms (1)

ASD group

Adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 16 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

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

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Massachusetts General Hospital: lead
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity; Child Development Disorders, Pervasive

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurodevelopmental Disorders; Mental Disorders; Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders

Study Officials

• Joseph Biederman, MD

  Massachusetts General Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Chief of the Clinical and Research Programs in Pediatric Psychopharmacology and Adult ADHD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 29, 2010
• First Posted: December 21, 2010
• Study Start: March 1, 2010
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2011
• Study Completion: March 1, 2011
• Last Updated: December 8, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-12

Locations

US (1)