Effect of Communication Partner Training Program for the Management of Persons With Aphasia

NCT05225922 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: REC/LHR/21/1110 Fazaila Ehsan
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 26
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Communication Partner Training (CPT) is an evidence-based intervention that teaches communication partners (e.g., family members, friends, healthcare workers) how to best support conversation and interaction for a person with aphasia. It does not matter how mild or severe a person's aphasia is, they can be a good candidate for CPT as long as their communication partner is motivated and willing to adapt their communication style. The objective of this study is to see the effects of communication partner training for the management of persons with aphasia. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted. In total, 6 dyads will be randomly assigned to the intervention (CPT program) or usual care (control) group. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) V 25. will be used for Data analysis. Results will be extracted. Conclusion will be made after comparing the pre and post treatment results on person with aphasia.

Conditions

Aphasia

Keywords

Aphasia; Post Stroke; Communication Partner Training

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Conversational Skills

  Enhanced Communication skills in terms of attentiveness, expressiveness, coordination and composure. Skills ranging from Inadequate (1) to Excellent (5).

  6 Months

• Quality of communication life

  Increased quality of communication life on quality of communication life scale , higher rating showing more positivity.

  6 Months

Study Arms (2)

Experimental

EXPERIMENTAL

Communication Partner Training:The group will receive usual care in addition to a CPT program, which will consist of face-to-face education and counselling sessions, a manual and telephone support.

Behavioral: Communication Partner Training

Comparison Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

This group will receive usual speech therapy sessions.

Other: Usual Speech and language Therapy

Interventions

Communication Partner Training BEHAVIORAL

This intervention aims to improve the language, communication, participation and overall quality of life of the Person with Aphasia.

Experimental

Usual Speech and language Therapy OTHER

This group will receive usual speech and language therapy session.

Comparison Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• The participant's aphasia must be caused by stroke and to have occurred at least 12 months before the study takes place.
• The participant's aphasia could be of all degrees of severity (clinically assessed as mild, moderate, or severe on GCS).
• The participants with aphasia are required to be 18 years or older, living at home or planned to live at home after rehabilitation, and have no other speech or language impairments (such as severe dysarthria)
• Others have to communicate with the person with aphasia on a regular basis (at least once a week).

You may not qualify if:

• The participants will be excluded if the persons with aphasia:
• Are diagnosed with dementia or any other known significant cognitive impairment.
• Have significant hearing or vision problems.
• Have known alcohol or drug abuse.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

Location

Related Publications (6)

• Simmons-Mackie N, Raymer A, Armstrong E, Holland A, Cherney LR. Communication partner training in aphasia: a systematic review. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2010 Dec;91(12):1814-37. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2010.08.026.

  PMID: 21112422 BACKGROUND

• Lock S, Wilkinson R, Bryan K, Maxim J, Edmundson A, Bruce C, Moir D. Supporting Partners of People with Aphasia in Relationships and Cconversation (SPPARC). Int J Lang Commun Disord. 2001;36 Suppl:25-30. doi: 10.3109/13682820109177853.

  PMID: 11340791 BACKGROUND

• Kagan A, Black SE, Duchan FJ, Simmons-Mackie N, Square P. Training volunteers as conversation partners using "Supported Conversation for Adults with Aphasia" (SCA): a controlled trial. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2001 Jun;44(3):624-38. doi: 10.1044/1092-4388(2001/051).

  PMID: 11407567 BACKGROUND

• Chang HF, Power E, O'Halloran R, Foster A. Stroke communication partner training: a national survey of 122 clinicians on current practice patterns and perceived implementation barriers and facilitators. Int J Lang Commun Disord. 2018 Nov;53(6):1094-1109. doi: 10.1111/1460-6984.12421. Epub 2018 Aug 27.

  PMID: 30151877 BACKGROUND

• Croteau C, McMahon-Morin P, Le Dorze G, Baril G. Impact of aphasia on communication in couples. Int J Lang Commun Disord. 2020 Jul;55(4):547-557. doi: 10.1111/1460-6984.12537. Epub 2020 May 13.

  PMID: 32400928 BACKGROUND

• Johansson MB, Carlsson M, Sonnander K. Communication difficulties and the use of communication strategies: from the perspective of individuals with aphasia. Int J Lang Commun Disord. 2012 Mar-Apr;47(2):144-55. doi: 10.1111/j.1460-6984.2011.00089.x. Epub 2011 Oct 25.

  PMID: 22369055 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Aphasia

Interventions

Language Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Speech Disorders; Language Disorders; Communication Disorders; Neurobehavioral Manifestations; Neurologic Manifestations; Nervous System Diseases; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Rehabilitation of Speech and Language Disorders; Rehabilitation; Aftercare; Continuity of Patient Care; Patient Care; Therapeutics

Study Officials

• Fazaila Ehsan, PhD*

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Nazia Mumtaz, PhD

  Riphah International University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 29, 2021
• First Posted: February 7, 2022
• Study Start: November 1, 2023
• Primary Completion: December 5, 2024
• Study Completion: December 5, 2024
• Last Updated: December 27, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-12

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)