Sensory Stimulation During Simulated Driving

NCT ID: NCT03726840

Last Updated: 2020-07-14

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 75 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2018-10-08
• Study Completion Date: 2019-06-30

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of three specific odors on simulated driving performance. It is hypothesized that the presence of peppermint, rosemary, and zest/pulp will increase memory recall for navigation and improve reaction times for braking, compared to performance during unscented conditions

Detailed Description

This study will examine the effect of scented odors on the attention and behavioral performance of healthy young adult and older adult drivers. Past research indicates that specific scented odors (i.e., peppermint and cinnamon) enhance motivation, performance and alertness, decrease fatigue and stimulate the central nervous system in a variety of contexts. The current study will examine the effect of three different odors on simulated driving as participants perform navigation and braking scenarios. This study will be the first of its kind to elucidate the association between specific scents and performance gains in simulated driving. The data will serve as proof-of-concept for eventual patient focused interventions relative to sensory stimulation and driving.

Conditions

Behavior

Study Design

• Allocation Method: NON_RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Primary Study Purpose: OTHER
• Blinding Strategy: NONE

Study Groups

Driving performance no fragrance

healthy young (ages 24-35 years) and older (ages 60-85 years) with no fragrance

Group Type: NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Driving performance Fragrance

healthy young (ages 24-35 years) and older (ages 60-85 years) with fragrance

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Fragrance

Intervention Type: OTHER

peppermint, rosemary, and zest/pulp will increase memory recall for navigation and improve reaction times for braking, compared to performance during unscented conditions

Interventions

Fragrance

peppermint, rosemary, and zest/pulp will increase memory recall for navigation and improve reaction times for braking, compared to performance during unscented conditions

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• valid drivers license
• normal or corrected to normal vision

Exclusion Criteria

• no drivers license
• hyperopic vision without contact lenses
• history of congenital or acquired cognitive, ophthalmologic, or neurological disorders including developmental delay, brain tumor, stroke, or known peripheral or central vestibular disorders
• participants who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) will be excluded
• Participants will also be excluded if they have: (a) a history of skin irritation or sensitivity to scented products or cosmetics, (b) known skin allergies, sensitive skin or allergies to fragrance, (c) suffers from a cold, allergy, sinus condition or any other condition that might interfere with their sense of smell and (d) is pregnant or nursing.
• Participants will also be excluded if they smoke or use tobacco related products
• participants will be excluded if they commonly experience motion sickness

• Minimum Eligible Age: 24 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 85 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Locations

Cincinanti Childrens Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Countries

United States

Other Identifiers

2018-2204

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id