Word retrieval in primary progressive aphasia

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Primary progressive aphasia; Neurological - Dementias; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Speech therapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000571673
• Lead Sponsor: Curtin University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-05-28
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 7

Inclusion Criteria

Individuals are required to have a working diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) or progressive language impairment, established from previous diagnostic evaluation by a neurologist. All variants of PPA and language profiles will be accepted into the study. Participants are required to have English as their first language and no significant hearing problems that may impact their participation in the intervention. Participants will be in the early to mid-stages of PPA, as determined by a mild-moderate score on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE, Folstein, Folstein, & McHugh, 1975). Participants and their spouse/carer will be required to have capacity to consent themselves to their involvement in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Unable to give informed consent to participate

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified