Communication Bridge Research Program

Communication Bridge 3 is actively recruiting participants for its current clinical trial! We’re seeking adults living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and their communication partners to take part in the study. The mission of Communication Bridge 3 is to identify practical, research-backed approaches that improve communication, enhance quality of life, and reduce stress for families and care partners.

✔ All sessions are held remotely through Zoom
✔ Participation is free
✔ Participants will work with licensed clinicians during intervention sessions

Interested in learning more or checking eligibility? Visit: https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/communication-bridge/

For individuals living with aphasia or communication changes, conversations can sometimes feel frustrating or overwhelming.

Simple strategies can help:
✔ Speak clearly and calmly
✔ Reduce background noise
✔ Use short sentences
✔ Give time to respond
✔ Focus on connection, not perfection

June is Aphasia Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about communication disorders that affect how people speak, understand language, read, or write. One form of aphasia is Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), a neurological condition that gradually impacts communication abilities over time.

While aphasia can make communication more difficult, it does not affect intelligence. Many people living with aphasia know exactly what they want to say, but may have trouble expressing it.

At the HAARC Center, we support research that help individuals and families affected by conditions like PPA stay connected and engaged. One of those programs is Communication Bridge-3 (CB3), a research study designed to support communication and quality of life for people living with PPA and their communication partners through personalized, virtual intervention and resources.

Learn more about CB3 today: https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/communication-bridge/

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Congratulations to Ollie Fegter on successfully presenting her PhD thesis last week, titled “Web Application Use to Support Language and Communication Intervention in Primary Progressive Aphasia.”

Ollie did a wonderful job sharing her insights and highlighting the impactful work being done through Communication Bridge. We are so proud of all she has accomplished and grateful for her dedication to advancing support for individuals and families affected by PPA.

Congratulations, Ollie! We wish you all the best on the next step of your journey!

Communication Bridge 3 is still enrolling for its current clinical trial! We’re looking for adults diagnosed with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and their communication partners to join the Communication Bridge 3 study. The goal? To find real, evidence-based strategies that support communication and quality of life.

- All sessions take place remotely via Zoom

- No cost to participate—compensation is provided

- Participants will participate in sessions with licensed clinicians

Learn more and see if you're eligible: https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/communication-bridge/

Communication Bridge is still enrolling for its current clinical trial!

We’re looking for adults diagnosed with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and their communication partners to join the Communication Bridge 3 study. The goal? To find real, evidence-based strategies that support communication and quality of life and ease the burden on families and care partners.

All sessions take place remotely via Zoom. No cost to participate.

Participants will receive intervention sessions with licensed clinicians and participate in exercises through a custom web application.

Learn more or see if you're eligible:

https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/communication-bridge/

Communication is how we stay connected — and that connection matters to our quality of life. Our Communication Bridge Clinical Trial is enrolling people living with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and their communication partners. This trial identifies evidence-based strategies to maximize communication participation and quality of life and minimize burden for persons with PPA and their communication partners. Because every conversation counts.

Learn more: https://haarc.center.uchicago.edu/communication-bridge/