Tech-wise Driver (Technology Acceptance of Targeted ADAS for Older Adults)

NCT06437665 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: R5570A12
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 68
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The tech-wise driver: Exploring the sustained efficacy and technology acceptance of targeted ADAS for older drivers A significant percentage of road traffic fatalities registered in Canada occurred among older adults. According to the studies, the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) can enhance the safety and mitigate the age-related declines of older drivers. Whether sustained use results in declines in driving performance in older drivers relying on ADAS remains largely unexplored. This is problematic given emerging evidence on ADAS use by older drivers. Furthermore, exploring changes in ADAS technology acceptance in relation to sustained use can inform the correlation between perceived safety and intention to use. The investigators hypothesize that, compared to driving simulator training alone, lane departure warning (LDW), cruise control (CC), and forward proximity warning (FPW) technology will result in a sustained decrease of critical driving errors in this population; and that exposure to the technology will increase participants' perceived usability and ease of use. To achieve this goal, the investigators will explore the determination of sustained efficacy, establish the impact of technology exposure, evaluate the concurrent validity of a computerized model of driving error type and severity using trained occupational therapy in-vehicle evaluation as the criterion, when evaluating older drivers 'performance. Our findings may significantly impact the ability of older drivers to choose in-vehicle technologies, and our study will be the first to assess the criterion validity of a simulator-derived computerized model against the findings of an evaluator-based functional assessment.

Conditions

Older Adults; Driving; Simulator

Keywords

Simulator driving, ADAS, Older Adults

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Number of driving errors

  This outcome aims to assess the sustained efficacy of a targeted Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) intervention comprising Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Cruise Control (CC), and Forward Proximity Warning (FPW) technologies on the driving performance of older drivers (≥65 years). The study compares the performance of participants who receive ADAS-integrated driver simulation training against those who undergo driving-simulator training alone. The primary focus is on measuring the decrease in critical driving errors, as evaluated by an independent blinded occupational therapist, across post-test intervals.

  The study will span over a 12-week period, encompassing pre-test, post-test 1, and post-test 2 assessments.

• Type of driving errors

  The blinded evaluator will record type pf driving errors, to establish if there is a decrease in the number of critical driving errors (i.e. those requiring physical intervention from an instructor).

  The study will span over a 12-week period, encompassing pre-test, post-test 1, and post-test 2 assessments.

Study Arms (1)

ADAS-integrated driver simulation training

EXPERIMENTAL

The intervention administered in this study is ADAS-integrated driver simulation training. Participants in this arm will undergo training sessions using a high-fidelity driving simulator equipped with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Cruise Control (CC), and Forward Proximity Warning (FPW) technologies. These technologies are designed to assist older drivers (≥65 years of age) in improving their driving performance and reducing critical driving errors. The training will simulate real-world driving scenarios to help participants become familiar with and effectively use these ADAS features.

Behavioral: The intervention name in this study is ADAS-integrated driver simulation training.

Interventions

The intervention name in this study is ADAS-integrated driver simulation training. BEHAVIORAL

The intervention involves providing older drivers (≥65 years of age) with training sessions utilizing a high-fidelity driving simulator. This training focuses on the integration and use of Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Cruise Control (CC), and Forward Proximity Warning (FPW) technologies, collectively referred to as ADAS. The training is designed to familiarize participants with these advanced driver assistance systems, enabling them to effectively utilize these features while driving.

ADAS-integrated driver simulation training

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Must be 65 years of age or older.
• Must hold a valid driver's license.

You may not qualify if:

• Neurological or psychiatric conditions that would preclude driving
• Use of psychotropic medications that may have a sustained negative impact on mental and/or physical functioning

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Western University, Canada: lead

Study Sites (1)

Western University

London, Ontario, N6G1H1, Canada

RECRUITING

Study Officials

• Liliana Alvarez, PhD

  Western University, Canada

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Liliana Alvarez, PhD

CONTACT

519-6612111; lalvare2@uwo.ca

Shiva Yazdani, MSc

CONTACT

5196612111; syazda3@uwo.ca

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Masking Details: Masking, also known as blinding, refers to the practice of concealing information about the intervention assignment from certain parties involved in a study to reduce bias. In the described study, the masking applies to the Outcomes Assessor, who is an independent blinded occupational therapist responsible for evaluating the driving performance of participants. This means that the Outcomes Assessor will not be aware of which group (ADAS-integrated driver simulation training or driving-simulator training alone) each participant belongs to during the assessment process, helping to ensure an unbiased evaluation of the study outcomes.
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Model Details: The parallel model involves comparing two distinct groups, in this case, older drivers (≥65 years of age), who are randomly assigned to either receive ADAS-integrated driver simulation training or driving-simulator training alone. This model allows for a direct comparison between the two groups regarding the effectiveness of the targeted ADAS intervention on driving performance.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 24, 2024
• First Posted: May 31, 2024
• Study Start: February 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: July 31, 2025
• Study Completion: December 31, 2025
• Last Updated: March 28, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Locations

CA (1)