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Randomized Trial on Mobile Technology and Young Drivers' Cellphone Use

Motao Zhu · with Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), Ohio State University · NCT05163119

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 18–24 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
1200
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
November 9, 2022
Record last updated
September 11, 2026

Status re-checked against ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 12 hours.

What the study is about

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.

Being studied: Commercial Cellphone-Blocking App (Active); Driving Mode

Conditions: Cell Phone Use; Automobile Driving

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion 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

Exclusion Criteria

  • 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)

Recruiting US locations

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, OH 43205

    Site contact: Motao Zhu, MD,MS,PhD · 614-355-6687 · motao.zhu@nationwidechildrens.org

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Motao Zhu, MD,MS,PhD · (614)-355-6687 · motao.zhu@nationwidechildrens.org
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