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Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

NCT number NCT04026581
Other study ID # STUDY19010094
Secondary ID 90IFDV0002-01-00
Status Completed
Phase
First received
Last updated
Start date June 5, 2019
Est. completion date September 30, 2023

Study information

Verified date December 2023
Source University of Pittsburgh
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

The goal of this project is to test a new AAC-BCI device comparing gel and dry electrode headgear used for communication while providing clinical care. Innovative resources will be employed to support the standard of care without considering limitations based on service billing codes. Clinical services will include AAC assessment, AAC-BCI device and treatment to individuals with minimal movement due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), brain stem strokes, severe cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their family support person. This is a descriptive study designed to measure and monitor the communication performance of individuals using the AAC-BCI, any other AAC strategies, their user satisfaction and perceptions of communication effectiveness, and the satisfaction of the family support persons.


Description:

This clinical trial follows a descriptive study design collecting data to measure and monitor variables related to the standard of care in providing speech language pathology augmentative and alternative communication clinical (AAC) assessment and treatment. The study tracks participants through the AAC, speech generating device trial and AAC-BCI trial processes. In addition this study measures and monitors the communication performance of individuals using the AAC-BCI and any other AAC strategies for treatment in the home. Data on communication performance, user satisfaction, and perceptions of communication effectiveness are gathered over monthly visits along with the satisfaction and perceptions of communication effectiveness by the family support persons.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 19
Est. completion date September 30, 2023
Est. primary completion date September 30, 2023
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender All
Age group 14 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - natural speech does not meet daily communication needs requiring using a speech generating device - Has a diagnosis resulting in minimal movement interfering with direct selection to a keyboard or AAC display - age 14 and above - able to read a standard computer screen - able to follow instructions - English as their native language Exclusion Criteria: - history of photosensitive epilepsy - open sores on the scalp - history of uncorrectable hearing loss - unavailable to participate during the times scheduled for the study

Study Design


Intervention

Behavioral:
Speech generating device (SGD) evaluation including BCI access
At the initial evaluation the participants will review the full range of AAC options and speech generating devices (SGDs) and complete a speech and language evaluation. The second evaluation date will involve a trial of SGDs matched to the participant's assessment results. The third visit is the trial of an AAC system with BCI access. Should the dry electrode headgear for BCI access prove ineffective, then the gel electrode cap will be offered to the participant for trial. At the end of the third visit, the evaluation results will be discussed with participant and family, and they will be asked to select the preferred SGD.
Training and treatment
Participants receive training on the selected SGD followed by monthly treatment sessions from the SLP who monitors performance. In some cases the participants' SGD will be an AAC system with BCI access. In this case training will also include an identified system support person. Use of the SGD is monitored on a monthly basis through home visits and/or tele-practice sessions, when requested. Technical support for the SGD is provided on an as needed basis or when requested by the participant or support person.

Locations

Country Name City State
United States AAC Institute Clinic (ICAN Talk Clinic) Carnegie Pennsylvania
United States University of Pittsburgh, AAC Performance and Testing Laboratory Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
University of Pittsburgh National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. Baseline vs. 1 month
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 1 month vs. 2 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 2 months vs. 3 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 3 months vs. 4 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 4 months vs. 5 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 5 months vs. 6 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 6 months vs. 7 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 7 months vs. 8 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 8 months vs. 9 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 9 months vs. 10 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 10 months vs. 11 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 11 months vs. 12 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 12 months vs. 13 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 13 months vs. 14 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 14 months vs. 15 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 15 months vs. 16 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 16 months vs. 17 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 17 months vs. 18 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 18 months vs. 19 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 19 months vs. 20 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 20 months vs. 21 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 21 months vs. 22 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 22 months vs. 23 months
Primary Change in daily communication performance Monitoring daily use of a speech generating device (SGD) for communication. Average communication rate based on total number of words used during the day. 23 months vs. 24 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. Baseline vs. 1 month
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 1 month vs. 2 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 2 months vs. 3 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 3 months vs. 4 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 4 months vs. 5 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 5 months vs. 6 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 6 months vs. 7 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 7 months vs. 8 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 8 months vs. 9 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 9 months vs. 10 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 10 months vs. 11 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 11 months vs. 12 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 12 months vs. 13 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 13 months vs. 14 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 14 months vs. 15 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) or daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 15 months vs. 16 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 16 months vs. 17 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 17 months vs. 18 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 18 months vs. 19 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 19 months vs. 20 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 20 months vs. 21 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 21 months vs. 22 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 22 months vs. 23 months
Secondary User satisfaction of speech generating device (SGD) for daily communication Rating scale of user satisfaction with a range of 0-21 with a lower score representing a better outcome. 23 months vs. 24 months
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