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The purpose of the study is to determine the efficacy of a smartphone app in reducing mobile phone use while driving among teens and parents. Prior to sending a message, the smartphone app informs a potential message sender that the recipient is driving.


Clinical Trial Description

The primary objective of this study is to determine whether the app reduces (1) smartphone communication sent from parent to teen while the teen is driving; and (2) smartphone communication sent from teen while the teen is driving. The secondary objectives are to: Determine whether the app reduces smartphone communication sent from teen to parent while parent is driving; Evaluate the acceptability of the app among parents and teens; and determine the relationship between individual differences (demographics, typical smartphone use, driving history, risk perception) and the app's efficacy. ;


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NCT number NCT05608018
Study type Interventional
Source Minnesota HealthSolutions
Contact Morgan O'Donald, MPH
Phone 267-499-4114
Email odonaldm@chop.edu
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 2
Start date June 26, 2023
Completion date July 2024

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