Communication Bridge: A Person-centered Internet-based Intervention for Individuals With Primary Progressive Aphasia 3.0 Pilot
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Aphasia
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
- Enrollment
- 8
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Communication Confidence (CCRSA)
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- last year
Overview
Brief Summary
This study will evaluate evidence-based treatments for adults with mild Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). The aim of the study is to help identify efficacious communication and quality of life interventions for those with PPA and their care-partners.
Participants with a diagnosis of PPA and their actively-engaged care partners will be involved in the study for 12 months. Each participant will receive a iPad equipped with the necessary applications and features for the study. Participants will complete evaluations, speech therapy sessions with a speech and language therapist, and sessions with a licensed social worker or related clinician. They will have access to Communication Bridge, a personalized web application to practice home exercises that reinforce treatment strategies. There are no costs to participate in this study.
Detailed Description
This study will evaluate evidence-based treatments for adults with mild Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). The aim of the study is to help identify efficacious communication and quality of life interventions for those with PPA and their care-partners. Participants with a diagnosis of PPA and their actively-engaged care partners will be involved in the study for 12 months. Each participant will receive a iPad equipped with the necessary applications and features for the study. Participants will complete evaluations, speech therapy sessions with a speech and language therapist, and sessions with a licensed social worker or related clinician. They will have access to Communication Bridge, a personalized web application to practice home exercises that reinforce treatment strategies. There are no costs to participate in this study.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Not provided
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 may be requested and reviewed to determine eligibility.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Communication Confidence (CCRSA)
Time Frame: Time Frame: 5 assessment time points through study completion, an average of 1 year, including change over time
Communication Confidence Rating Scale in Aphasia, a 0-100 numeric rating scale with 0 representing 'not confident' and 100 representing 'very confident'. Higher scores indicate greater confidence. (Note Primary Outcome Measure was not collected for care-partners)