Parkinson's disease (PD) impacts an individual's fitness to drive in a number of ways that increase the crash risk in this population. Current vehicle automation technologies are available, that although designed for the general public, may help drivers with PD stay on the roads longer and safer than currently possible. Using a driving simulator (a safe and cost-effective alternative with no impact on licensing for participants), this study will investigate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of utilizing in-vehicle technology (i.e., a simulated lane change assistance system) to address critical driving errors in individuals with mild to moderate Parkinson's disease.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DEVICE_FEASIBILITY
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
22
This study will investigate the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of a 6-session lane change ADAS-intervention on the simulated driving performance of individuals with mild to moderate PD. We anticipate that the use of lane change assist technology will decrease the number of driving errors in individuals with PD. As this is a feasibility study, we will evaluate: -recruitment capability and sample characteristics - data collection methods, procedures, and outcome measures - acceptability and suitability of the lane change assist technology intervention - preliminary efficacy The outcomes of this study will inform the design of a larger study, should such large-scale study be warranted.
Participants will practice their driving on a driving simulator with feedback form a trained interventionist.
University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario, Canada
Change in number of lane maintenance errors from baseline to post-test 1(4 weeks) and post-test 2 (6 weeks)
Refers to the lateral position of the vehicle in the lane.
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks
Change in number of visual scanning errors from baseline to post-test 1(4 weeks) and post-test 2 (6 weeks)
Visual scanning is defined as eye movement and turning of the neck and head (e.g. glances, look sideways at an intersection, look at mirrors) to detect oncoming objects
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks
Change in number of signalling errors from baseline to post-test 1(4 weeks) and post-test 2 (6 weeks)
Refers to the proper use of turning signals during lane changes
Time frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 6 weeks
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