Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Driving Study

Mass General Brigham

Status: Completed

Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT01263756

2010-P-000173

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Enrollment: 10 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 16 to 50 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• 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

Exclusion criteria

• 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)

Trial design

10 participants in 1 patient group

ASD group

Description:

Adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).