Randomized Trial on Mobile Technology and Young Drivers' Cellphone Use

Description

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.

Conditions

Cell Phone Use, Automobile Driving

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Study overview

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.

Randomized Trial on Mobile Technology and Young Drivers' Cellphone Use

Randomized Trial on Mobile Technology and Young Drivers' Cellphone Use

Condition
Cell Phone Use
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Columbus

Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43205

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Adults 18-24 years of age at time of recruitment
  • * Must have ownership and exclusive access to a passenger vehicle
  • * Must have car insurance with at least state-minimum coverage
  • * Must live in Greater Columbus (Ohio) area
  • * Must drive at least 2 days a week on average
  • * Must have functioning iPhone or Android smartphone with an active phone service account (Ex: Verizon, AT\&T, etc.)
  • * Must self-report handheld calling or texting while driving (≥ 1 time/week)
  • * Must not be enrolled in another driving-related research study during the study period.
  • * Must be willing to be randomized and comply with study requirements
  • * Must have no plans to change cellphones or vehicles in next 6 months or agree to transfer FleetSafer app/DriveCam if they change cellphones or vehicles
  • * Must speak and read English
  • * Drivers under 18 years of age
  • * Drivers holding learner's permits
  • * Drivers who share a vehicle with a family member or others
  • * Infrequent drivers (Drive 2 days a week or less)
  • * Participants from the pilot R21 project
  • * Current users of a cellphone-blocking app or driving mode who do not agree to uninstall/de-activate the app for the duration of participation in the study
  • * Current users of a car insurance monitoring device (physical device or app)

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 24 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Motao Zhu,

Motao Zhu, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital

Study Record Dates

2026-06-30