Impact of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Substance Use Disorder on Motorcycle Traffic Accidents
Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2008-09-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether motorcycle drivers with ADHD are at a
greater risk for motorcycle accidents, and whether this risk can be mitigated by treatment
with methylphenidate. We will evaluate the effectiveness of Methylphenidate on driving
performance, among motorcycle drivers, and investigate the correlation between improvement of
ADHD symptoms (inattention and impulsivity) and driving performance.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Collaborators:
Honda do Brasil Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre Novartis Secretaria Nacional Antidrogas