NCT05163119NARecruitingAccepts Healthy Volunteers
Randomized Trial on Mobile Technology and Young Drivers' Cellphone Use
Motao Zhu
Start Date
11/9/2022
Completion Date
6/30/2026
Summary
The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized controlled trial to determine the effects of a cellphone app and a driving mode intervention on driving behavior in drivers aged 18-24 years.
Detailed Description
For this study, 1200 teens aged 18-24 years will be randomized into one of three study groups for 6 months. Researchers aim to evaluate the effectiveness of commercial cellphone-blocking apps and driving mode interventions on cellphone use while driving and evaluate the effectiveness of commercial cellphone-blocking apps and driving mode interventions on high-risk driving events.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Range: 18 years to 24 years
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults 18-24 years of age at time of recruitment
* Must have ownership and exclusive access to a passenger vehicle
* Must have car insurance with at least state-minimum coverage
* Must live in Greater Columbus (Ohio) area
* Must drive at least 2 days a week on average
* Must have functioning iPhone or Android smartphone with an active phone service account (Ex: Verizon, AT\&T, etc.)
* Must self-report handheld calling or texting while driving (≥ 1 time/week)
* Must not be enrolled in another driving-related research study during the study period.
* Must be willing to be randomized and comply with study requirements
* Must have no plans to change cellphones or vehicles in next 6 months or agree to transfer FleetSafer app/DriveCam if they change cellphones or vehicles
* Must speak and read English
Exclusion Criteria:
* Drivers under 18 years of age
* Drivers holding learner's permits
* Drivers who share a vehicle with a family member or others
* Infrequent drivers (Drive 2 days a week or less)
* Participants from the pilot R21 project
* Current users of a cellphone-blocking app or driving mode who do not agree to uninstall/de-activate the app for the duration of participation in the study
* Current users of a car insurance monitoring device (physical device or app)
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
Commercial Cellphone-Blocking App (Active)
BEHAVIORAL
Driving Mode
Conditions
Cell Phone UseAutomobile Driving
Locations
Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio 43205
United States