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Examining Interactions Between PALS and Caregivers

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 90 YearsAllPenn State University
NCT06819124 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the effect of communicative interaction on verbal communication in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and their caregivers. The question is, What are the effects of communicative interaction on verbal communication in people with ALS when they interact with their caregivers and does this change over time? Participants will read words and sentences while they are interacting with their caregivers.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: Speakers with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) (PALS-people with ALS) * diagnosis of ALS following the revised EL Escorial criteria * no history of other neurological conditions (e.g., stroke) * no cognitive impairment assessed by Telephone Montreal Cognitive Assessment (mini MoCA) * detectable speech disturbance according to the ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised (ALSFRS-R) * the ability to produce single words * being a native speaker of American English (AE). Caregivers * being a caregiver of a participant with ALS * being a native speaker of American English (AE). Exclusion Criteria: \- None - if volunteer meets the inclusion criteria, then they will be enrolled
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What it tests

  • Structured Communicative Interaction
  • Unstructured communicative interaction
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Where

1 site
Speech Core, Pennsylvania State University
University Park, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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