Retrain driving skills using simulator
- Trial ID
- NCT03969927
- Official Title
- User-friendliness of a Portable Driving Simulator to Retrain Impaired Driving Skills in Stroke Survivors and in Individuals With Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis
- Goal
- Retrain driving skills using simulator
- Phase
- NA
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Enrollment
- 30 participants
- Conditions
- Parkinson Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke
- Interventions
- Low-Fidelity PDS, High Fidelity Fixed-Base Simulator
Summary For Families
The goal is to help people with stroke, Parkinson's, or multiple sclerosis retrain impaired driving skills so they can drive more safely and confidently. The approach compares a portable, low-fidelity driving simulator with a high-fidelity fixed-base simulator, both of which recreate driving situations so you can practice steering, braking, lane keeping, hazard detection, and reaction timing while getting performance feedback; the portable version is designed to be easier to set up in clinics or homes and the high-fidelity system offers more realistic controls and visuals. Eligible volunteers are adults 25 to 75 with a first-ever stroke, Parkinson's, or MS, a valid driver's license with at least three years' experience, a Mini‑Mental State Exam score of 24 or higher, and binocular vision of at least 20/60; people with traumatic brain injury or other neurological conditions are excluded.
Locations
- Abiodun Akinwuntan, Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is this trial testing?
- This trial is studying Low-Fidelity PDS. The goal is to help people with stroke, Parkinson's, or multiple sclerosis retrain impaired driving skills so they can drive more safely and confidently. The approach compares a portable, low-fidelity driving simulator with a high-fidelity fixed-base simulator, both of which recreate driving situations so you can practice steering, braking, lane keeping, hazard detection, and reaction timing while getting performance feedback; the portable version is designed to be easier to set up in clinics or homes and the high-fidelity system offers more realistic controls and visuals. Eligible volunteers are adults 25 to 75 with a first-ever stroke, Parkinson's, or MS, a valid driver's license with at least three years' experience, a Mini‑Mental State Exam score of 24 or higher, and binocular vision of at least 20/60; people with traumatic brain injury or other neurological conditions are excluded.
- Who can participate?
- Participants must be between 25 Years and 75 Years.
- Where is this trial located?
- This trial is recruiting at 1 location.
- Does it cost anything to join?
- No. There is no cost to participate. Study-related care and treatment are provided at no charge.
- How long does the trial last?
- This trial is estimated to last approximately 5 years and 10 months.
- Will I get the real drug or a placebo?
- It depends on the trial design. Some Parkinson's trials are placebo controlled, meaning a portion of participants get an inactive comparison while others get the experimental treatment. Some use crossover designs so everyone eventually receives the active treatment at some point. Observational trials do not use a placebo at all because they are not testing a new treatment. The consent form for any specific trial spells out the design and your odds of being assigned to placebo before you enroll.
- How often will I need to visit the study site?
- Visit frequency varies by trial. Many Parkinson's studies require an in person visit every 4 to 12 weeks during the active treatment phase, with shorter or longer gaps depending on the design. The site coordinator can give you the full visit schedule before you sign anything, so you know what the time commitment looks like.
- Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?
- Yes. You can withdraw from any clinical trial at any time, for any reason, without affecting your standard medical care. Trials are voluntary by law. The team may ask if you are willing to do a brief exit visit so they can collect safety information, but you are not obligated.
- Will travel or parking be reimbursed?
- Many trials reimburse for parking, mileage, and sometimes lodging if the site is far from your home. Reimbursement policies vary by sponsor and site. When you contact the trial team, ask specifically what is covered and how reimbursement is processed.
- Can my spouse or care partner come with me to visits?
- In most cases yes, and it is often encouraged. Care partners can help with notes, questions, and getting home safely after a long visit. Some study assessments do need to happen one on one, but care partners are usually welcome for the rest of the appointment.