Influence of Alcohol and Peer Passengers on Risky Driving Behavior in Young Adults (NCT01595659) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Influence of Alcohol and Peer Passengers on Risky Driving Behavior in Young Adults
Canada240 participantsStarted 2011-09-30
Plain-language summary
Among the many risk factors that contribute to young drivers' crash involvement, two are critical: peer passenger presence, which is unique to young drivers, and the influence of alcohol, a universal risk for drivers but one against which young drivers are most susceptible. Clarification of how passenger presence interacts with alcohol consumption to increase risk is needed. The impact of experimentally manipulated passenger characteristics and alcohol quantity on risky driving is observed using driving simulation and a random assignment experimental design with a sample of 18-21 year old male and female drivers.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 21 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* being 18 to 21 years of age (18 years old is the legal age for alcohol consumption in the province of Quebec)
* past experirence with drinking at least 2 alcoholic beverages in one episode
* having a provisional driving license
* driving in the past 3 months
Exclusion Criteria:
* health problem that contraindicates participation
* pregnant or breastfeeding
* signs of problem drinking
* positive BAC or recent drug use measured at arrival
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Risky driving in a simulator
Timeframe: within 1 hr after alcohol dose
Trial details
NCT IDNCT01595659
SponsorCentre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke