Communication Bridge 3 (CB3) Clinical Trial

What is this Study about?

Who?
Individuals with a diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia and their Communication Partners.

Why?
Researchers at the University of Chicago - Healthy Aging & Alzheimer's Research Care Center and Western University - Ontario want to develop evidence-based strategies to maximize communication participation and quality of life and minimize burden of persons with PPA and their communication partners.

What Will Happen in This Study?

Where?
All components of the study take place remotely via telehealth.

How Long?
Over the course of 18 months, participants in the study will be involved in:

Up to 10 evaluations with a licensed speech language therapist
Up to 25 therapy sessions with a speech language therapist
Exercises through a web-application

Who is Eligible to Participate in this Study?

You are eligible to participate if you speak English as a primary language, a confirmed diagnosis of PPA in mild to moderate impairment stage, a communication partner that is willing to participate, and sufficient internet connection.

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