Communication Bridge: Optimizing an Evidence-based Intervention for Individuals With Primary Progressive Aphasia
This study will use a randomized controlled trial design to evaluate the effect of two evidence-based treatments for adults with mild-moderate Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). The aim of the study is to help us better understand the effects of speech-language therapy on communication abilities in individuals 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.
• 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)