RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05163119

Randomized Trial on Mobile Technology and Young Drivers' Cellphone Use

Sponsor

Motao Zhu

Enrollment

1,200 participants

Start Date

Nov 9, 2022

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Cell Phone Use Automobile Driving

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 24 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Commercial Cellphone-Blocking App (Active) and a behavioral approach called Driving Mode for people with automobile driving and cell phone use. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 24 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALCommercial Cellphone-Blocking App (Active)

The Fleetsafer app, which is a commercial cellphone app that uses a cellphone's standard sensors and function to block handheld cellphone use while driving, will be downloaded on the participant's smartphone.

BEHAVIORALDriving Mode

Apple's "Do Not Disturb" driving mode provided by Apple for iPhones or Google Do Not Disturb, Verizon Messages +, Android Auto or have another app, called LifeSaver installed on their Android phone (collectively referred to as driving modes; the specific driving mode for participants in this arm will be determined based on smartphone type and service provider).

Locations(1)

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, United States

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