Assessing Cognitive Ability and Simulator-Based Driving Performance in Poststroke Adults.
Alison Blane, Hoe C Lee, Torbjörn Falkmer...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28559646Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
ID07378592
Use Of Driving Simulator To Provide Pre-Driving Training For Adults With Acquired Brain Injuries
Led by Sacred Heart University · Updated on 2026-01-30
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying adults with acquired brain injuries to see how driving simulation training affects their readiness for on-road driving. The goal is to improve participants' comfort, confidence, and independence in driving through this training. The study builds on earlier phases and aims to gather information on how simulation training improves pre-driving skills compared to traditional occupational therapy. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will complete eight sessions using the Drive Safety R-300 driving simulator, which offers realistic driving scenarios with interactive traffic and motor tasks that become gradually more challenging. The other group will receive eight sessions of traditional occupational therapy focused on improving strength, coordination, mobility, and self-care related to their brain injury. After completing their assigned sessions, all participants will be referred to a certified driving rehabilitation specialist for behind-the-wheel assessments. During the study, participants will undergo pre- and post-testing using assessments such as the Useful Field of View, Motor Free Visual Perceptual Test, and Trails A and B to measure readiness to drive. The behind-the-wheel assessment will serve as a secondary outcome. The study includes random assignment to groups and single masking. Participant involvement will last about 8 to 16 weeks, with assessments conducted before and after the intervention to evaluate changes in driving-related skills and abilities.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Driving Simulator Training For Adults With Acquired Brain Injuries
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adult participants over 18 years
- Diagnosed acquired brain injury
- A valid driver's license
- History of driving prior to injury
You will not qualify if you...
- Age less than 18 years
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment, as measured on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment
- Visual acuity or visual field issues
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - Approximately 4 to 8 weeks
Participants receive either eight sessions of driving simulator training or eight sessions of traditional occupational therapy to improve driving readiness after acquired brain injury.
Eight sessions for either intervention
Follow-up
Duration - Up to 8 weeks
Participants are referred to a certified driving rehabilitation specialist for behind-the-wheel assessments after completing the training sessions.
1 to 2 visits for behind-the-wheel assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, 06825
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Research Team
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Sheelagh M Schlegel, DrHSc, MPH, OTR/L
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Stefanie Seanor, EdD., MBA, OTR/L
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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