What is Primary Progressive Aphasia?

Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a clinical dementia syndrome that is caused by neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease or a form of Frontemporal Lobar Degeneration. Below, we break down the PPA term to uncover how each word contributes to the definition of the syndrome.

Primary

Impairment is prominent in a single domain (language) with relative sparing of other domains early on (e.g., memory, personality and perception)

Progressive

The impairment will get worse over time, since it is caused by neurodegenerative disease

Aphasia

Refers to the language impairment that individuals experience

Communication Bridge Trial Details

Communication Bridge is looking for adults with a diagnosis of Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and their communication partners to participate in the Communication Bridge 3 intervention trial. 

The trial is designed to identify evidence-based strategies to maximize communication participation and quality of life and minimize burden for persons with PPA and their communication partners.

Trial Details: 

• Trial Location: All study components take place remotely via video chat (Zoom) 
• Trial Length: ~18 months 
• Trial Activities: 
  • Participants will recieve intervention sessions with licensed clinicians 
  • Exercises through a custom web-application 
• Trial Costs: There are no costs to participate. Compensation will be provided. 

How Do I Get Involved?

If you or somebody you know might be interested, please contact us at:

Phone: 1-855-824-7887

Email: cbtrial@uchicago.edu

Fax: 773-834-0083

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