Effect of Communication Partner Training Program for the Management of Persons With Aphasia
December 20, 2024 updated by: Riphah International University
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.
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
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.
The intervention group received usual care in addition to a CPT program, which consisted of face-to-face education and counselling sessions, a manual and telephone support.
Data will be collected at baseline, three months, and six months.
The main outcome for caregivers will be using appropriate conversational skills that will be measured by the Conversational Skills Rating Scale (CSRS).
Secondary outcomes for patients will be health-related quality of life that will be measured by the Quality of Life (QOL) Scale.
To see the effective communication between patient and communication partner, Communicative Effectiveness Index (CETI) will be used.
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
26
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.
Study Locations
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Punjab
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Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, 54000
- Riphah Rehabilitation Clinic
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Participation Criteria
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- 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).
Exclusion Criteria:
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.
Study Plan
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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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.
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This intervention aims to improve the language, communication, participation and overall quality of life of the Person with Aphasia.
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Active Comparator: Comparison Group
This group will receive usual speech therapy sessions.
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This group will receive usual speech and language therapy session.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Conversational Skills
Time Frame: 6 Months
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Enhanced Communication skills in terms of attentiveness, expressiveness, coordination and composure.
Skills ranging from Inadequate (1) to Excellent (5).
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6 Months
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Quality of communication life
Time Frame: 6 Months
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Increased quality of communication life on quality of communication life scale , higher rating showing more positivity.
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6 Months
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Fazaila Ehsan, PhD*, Riphah International University
- Study Director: Nazia Mumtaz, PhD, Riphah International University
Publications and helpful links
The person responsible for entering information about the study voluntarily provides these publications. These may be about anything related to the study.
General Publications
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Study record dates
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Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
November 1, 2023
Primary Completion (Actual)
December 5, 2024
Study Completion (Actual)
December 5, 2024
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
December 29, 2021
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
February 4, 2022
First Posted (Actual)
February 7, 2022
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
March 25, 2025
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
December 20, 2024
Last Verified
December 1, 2024
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- REC/LHR/21/1110 Fazaila Ehsan
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
NO
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
No
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