Sensory Stimulation During Simulated Driving

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Behavior

In brief

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of three specific odors on simulated driving performance. It is hypothesized that the presence of peppermint, rosemary, and zest/pulp will increase memory recall for navigation and improve reaction times for braking, compared to performance during unscented conditions

Key facts

Study ID

NCT03726840

Run by

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

People needed

75

Starts

2018-10-08

Expected to finish

2019-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2020-07-14

Who can join

Age: 24 and older, up to 85. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• valid drivers license
• normal or corrected to normal vision

You may not qualify if…

• no drivers license
• hyperopic vision without contact lenses
• history of congenital or acquired cognitive, ophthalmologic, or neurological disorders including developmental delay, brain tumor, stroke, or known peripheral or central vestibular disorders
• participants who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will be excluded
• Participants will also be excluded if they have: (a) a history of skin irritation or sensitivity to scented products or cosmetics, (b) known skin allergies, sensitive skin or allergies to fragrance, (c) suffers from a cold, allergy, sinus condition or any other condition that might interfere with their sense of smell and (d) is pregnant or nursing.
• Participants will also be excluded if they smoke or use tobacco related products
• participants will be excluded if they commonly experience motion sickness

Where it is running

• Cincinanti Childrens Hospital Medical Center — Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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