Driving Simulator Training to Improve Driving Skills in Adults with Acquired Brain Injuries

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.

Driving Simulator Training For Adults With Acquired Brain Injuries