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A Comparative Study of Driving Performance Among Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Neurotypical Adolescents

France22 participantsStarted 2026-07-01

Plain-language summary

The primary objective of this study is to compare the number of driving errors made by novice adolescents (0-5 hours of driving instruction) with ASD to those made by neurotypical adolescents during a standardized driving simulator assessment. The secondary objectives of the study are to: * Compare the visual strategies used by adolescents with ASD to those of neurotypical adolescents during a driving assessment on a simulator. * Compare the types of errors and driving performance (i.e., speed, reaction time, following distance, and braking distance) of adolescents with ASD to those of neurotypical adolescents during the driving simulator assessment. * Compare the driving performance of these two groups during a real-world road assessment using the TRIP scale. * Examine the consistency between driving performance measured in the simulator and that observed in real-world conditions for both groups. * Compare the anxiety levels of these two groups during driving tests on the simulator and on the road.

Who can participate

Age range

15 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: ASD Group * Adolescents aged 15 to 17, * With a confirmed diagnosis of ASD by a physician, * Without an intellectual disability, with a Fluid Reasoning Index (IRF) greater than 80, * Who have passed the written driver's license exam, * With no or very limited driving experience (\<5 hours), * Enrolled in the social security system. Neurotypical group: * Adolescents aged 15 to 17, * Without a diagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders or learning disabilities, * With a standard educational background, * Who have passed the written driver's license exam, * With no or very limited driving experience (\<5 hours), * Enrolled in the social security system. Exclusion Criteria: * Adolescents with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) and/or ODD (oppositional defiant disorder) and/or IDD (intellectual disability) and/or SLI (specific language impairment) with associated comprehension difficulties, * Adolescents who already have a driver's license, * Adolescents currently taking driving lessons and/or with more than 5 hours of driving experience, * Adolescents who have suffered a head injury during childhood, * Other serious medical conditions that may interfere with participation in the sessions, * Participation in another research protocol.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

Assessment of driving errors in various scenarios using a driving simulator.

Timeframe: At enrollment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07630298

SponsorHopital La Musse

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-06-30

Contact for this trial

Héloïse BAILLET, Dr

+33232293047 h.baillet@hlrs-lamusse.net

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