Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Driving Study

Completed

Conditions studied: Autism Spectrum Disorder

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01263756

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

10

Starts

2010-03-01

Expected to finish

2011-03-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-12-08

Who can join

Age: 16 and older, up to 50. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

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)

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

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