Plain-English translation of NCT03969927 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial tested a low-cost, portable driving simulator designed to help people with stroke, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis relearn safe driving skills. Researchers compared this portable simulator to a high-fidelity (more realistic and expensive) driving simulator to see if both could produce similar improvements in driving ability. The study examined whether the portable version was easier to use and caused less discomfort while still helping people drive better.
Many people with neurological conditions like stroke, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis struggle with driving safely. While driving simulators have strong evidence for helping retrain these skills, they are extremely expensive (costing $50,000 to $500,000) and require lots of space, which limits who can access this rehabilitation. This trial explored whether a simpler, more affordable portable simulator could offer the same benefits without these barriers.
Participants used one of the two driving simulators in a clinic setting to practice driving skills through realistic driving scenarios. They received training sessions where they could practice lane maintenance, speed control, responding to traffic lights, and reaction time in a safe environment. Researchers measured how easy each simulator was to use, whether participants experienced any discomfort (simulator sickness), and how much their driving skills improved after the training.
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