Language treatment study for primary progressive aphasia
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a multi-component language treatment for people with primary progressive aphasia (a type of dementia that first affects language). It aims to help improve communication skills with support from a study partner.
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Who can take part
- Diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia (PPA)
- Score of 10 or higher on a mental status exam (Mini-Mental State Examination)
- Have a study partner (like a family member or friend) who can come to all sessions
- No other brain or mental health condition that could cause language problems
- No severe, untreated vision or hearing problems that would make it hard to participate
- Language problems must be the main symptom, not other issues like memory or behavior
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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