Can we stop the #1 killer of teens? new study aims to prevent car crashes
NCT ID NCT03639753
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at ways to help teen drivers stay safe on the road. Car crashes are the top cause of death for teens. Over 2,200 teens and their parents will test new strategies to reduce accidents. The goal is to find clear methods that prevent crashes and save lives.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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2,216 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2021
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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16 to 17 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Teens between 16 and 17 years and 4 months (17.33 years) of age * Pennsylvania state learner's permits * Will have their Pennsylvania state learner's permit for at least 6 months (self-report) * Self-report of less than 10 hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience. * Teen and parent/caregiver fluent in written and spoken English * Access to at least one practice vehicle * Email address and internet access to complete study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Teens with self-reported or parent reported (of teen's) visual, medical, or physical impairments that would require a handicap placard or assistive device to drive. * Teens with pervasive developmental delays * Have a sibling enrolled in this study * Enrolled in other teen driving studies
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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