Intensive Interdisciplinary Treatment Program for Individuals With Stroke-Induced Aphasia

An intensive, interdisciplinary treatment program was administered during the summer as part of regular clinic services in the Aphasia Resource Center (ARC) at Sargent College. This program was run program as described for three years. Not more than six native English speakers with mild or moderate profiles of aphasia and multidisciplinary rehabilitation needs (OT,PT, SLP and nutrition) were recruited from the Boston community to participate in an intensive interdisciplinary treatment program for four weeks during the month of June 2013. The program consists of approximately six hours of interdisciplinary treatment each day, five days per week over a four-week interval. Treatment is individualized using current evidence-based treatment approaches, which are commonly accepted protocols in clinical practice and will be administered by clinical faculty and staff from Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), the Center for Neurorehabilitation and Nutrition. Segments of these types of treatments are available for a small fee as part of our service in the Aphasia Resource Center; however, this comprehensive, interdisciplinary program is not available of this research study.

Approximately 30 hours of therapy per week are provided -- 6 hours per day over 5 days consisting of Speech-language Pathology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Nutrition Counseling.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Clinical diagnosis of mild or moderate profile of aphasia secondary to a single stroke, as diagnosed by a certified speech-language pathologist.
Must be able to demonstrate auditory comprehension at a level that is functional for conversation.
Must demonstrate mobility or sensory deficits as a result of the stroke.
Must demonstrate cardiac/nutritional needs.
Must be able to ambulate without the physical assistance of another person for at least 500 feet.
Must be able to negotiate elevator and stairs independently
Must be able to manage bathroom needs without assistance.
Must be more than twelve months post-onset of stroke.
Must be between 18 and 75 years of age.
Must be native speakers of English
Must have 8th grade level of education or higher.
Must have adequate vision for functional reading
Must have adequate hearing for conversation

Exclusion criteria

Subjects who meet the above inclusion criteria, but who are also bilingual, and/or have concomitant neurological disease will be excluded from the study.

Treatment and study plan

Intensive Comprehensive Aphasia Program

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

Stroke Impact Scale (to assess change)

Time frame: 1 month pre intervention, immediately prior to intervention, the week post intervention, 3 months after intervention was completed

QoL indicator for stroke survivors
Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (to assess change)

Time frame: 1 month pre intervention, immediately prior to intervention, the week post intervention, 3 months after intervention was completed

Measures participation and satisfaction in meaningful activities

Secondary outcomes

Goal Attainment Scaling (to assess change)

Time frame: 1 month pre intervention, immediately prior to intervention, the week post intervention, 3 months after intervention was completed

Measures attainment of individualized/personal community-based goals

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Boston University Charles River Campus

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Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2013
Primary completion: 2015
Study completion: 2015
First posted: Mar 30, 2017
Registry last updated: Mar 30, 2017

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