Home › NCT05163119
Randomized Trial on Mobile Technology and Young Drivers' Cellphone Use
RecruitingHealthy volunteers welcome
Who can join
Ages 18 to 24 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
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)
About the study
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.
What is being tested
- Commercial Cellphone-Blocking App (Active) (behavioral)
- Driving Mode (behavioral)
Sponsor: Motao Zhu · Participants: 1,200 · Started: Nov 9, 2022
Contact the study team
- Motao Zhu, MD,MS,PhD · Phone: (614)-355-6687
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05163119
Locations in the U.S.
| Ohio | Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus |
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.