Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Communication Bridge Pilot Study
Lead Sponsor:
University of Chicago
Collaborating Sponsors:
Western University, Canada
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Conditions:
Primary Progressive Aphasia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-100 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of evidence-based interventions in individuals living with mild to moderate primary progressive aphasia (PPA) that address commun...
Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of evidence-based interventions in individuals living with mild to moderate primary progressive aphasia (PPA) that address co...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria (person with PPA):
- Meets diagnostic criteria for PPA based on neurologist and supporting medical assessments (extracted from medical records)
- English as primary language used in daily communication activities (by self-report)
- Adequate hearing (aided or unaided) for communicating with others in a crowded room (by self-report)
- Adequate vision (aided or unaided) for reading a newspaper, or other functional materials (by self-report)
- Able to pass technology screening and demonstrates sufficient knowledge for use of video conference and Communication Bridge™ web application use (with or without training)
- Geriatric Depression Scale score ≤ 9
- Mild-moderate PPA informed by a structured interview with a speech-language pathologist and a standardized testing battery.
- Inclusion Criteria (Co-enrolled communication partner):
- 18+ years of age
- English as primary language used in daily communication activities (by self-report)
- Adequate hearing (aided or unaided) for communicating with others in a crowded room (by self-report)
- Able to pass technology screening\* and demonstrates sufficient knowledge for use of video conference and Communication Bridge™ web application use (with or without training)
- Exclusion Criteria:
- A dementia diagnosis other than Primary Progressive Aphasia
- Participation is co-enrolled in an outside speech language therapy program during the study course.
- Communication partners will be excluded if they have a pre-existing communication impairment that would affect study participation (e.g., aphasia, dementia) Medical records will be requested and reviewed to determine eligibility
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 28 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
12 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06211374
Start Date
June 28 2024
End Date
May 31 2026
Last Update
August 7 2025
Active Locations (1)
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University of Chicago - American School Building
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637