Study on Driving Abilities in Adults with Epilepsy Using a Driving Simulator and EEG

What this Trial Is About

Epilepsy can cause cognitive difficulties, especially in attention, which may impact daily activities like driving. Driving is important for independence and social and work integration for people with epilepsy. French laws define when people with epilepsy should not drive, but clear methods for assessing driving ability in these individuals are lacking. This research aims to improve assessment of driving fitness in epilepsy by combining a driving simulator with EEG to better understand how cognitive impairments affect driving. The study involves two groups people with epilepsy who drive at least once a month and healthy volunteers matched by age, sex, and driving experience who also drive at least monthly. Participants will use a driving simulator while EEG data is collected to evaluate various aspects of driving performance. This observational study does not involve treatment but focuses on measuring driving-related cognitive functions. Participants will be evaluated on multiple driving performance measures on Day 0, including speed, lane position, braking time, attention, information processing, and visual scanning. The study team will monitor and analyze these outcomes to understand the effects of epilepsy on driving skills. The study includes adults aged 18 to 65 who hold a valid driving license and are active drivers. Participation involves a single-day assessment using the simulator and EEG, with no treatment or extended follow-up required.

Epilepsy and Driving