RECRUITINGINTERVENTIONAL

Brain Boost Program to Improve Cognitive Function in People With Systemic Sclerosis

About This Trial

The purpose of this study is to examine whether an 8-week online educational group-based program tailored to people with systemic sclerosis can help improve cognitive function and well-being. The study team hypothesize that participants that receive the intervention will have better improvements immediately after treatment at week 8 in all cognitive function measures, non-cognitive symptoms, and self-management compared to those in the waitlist control.

Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)

Who May Qualify: - Have physician-diagnosis of Systemic sclerosis (SSc) (any subtype) - A score of ≥ 10 on the Perceived Deficits Questionnaire - A score of ≤ 7 on the 6-Item Cognitive Impairment Test - Have access to a reliable, internet-connected device (e.g. computer, smartphone, tablet) - Visual acuity with correction sufficient to work on a computer, smartphone, tablet or screen - Be able to read, speak, and understand English Who Should NOT Join This Trial: - Diagnosis of dementia or head injury - Other neurological disorders that might impact cognition - Have major psychiatric disorder such as major depression and schizophrenia - Complex, unstable health issues that would preclude full participation in the study (like a planned surgery or active cancer treatment) Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.

Original Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria: * Have physician-diagnosis of Systemic sclerosis (SSc) (any subtype) * A score of ≥ 10 on the Perceived Deficits Questionnaire * A score of ≤ 7 on the 6-Item Cognitive Impairment Test * Have access to a reliable, internet-connected device (e.g. computer, smartphone, tablet) * Visual acuity with correction sufficient to work on a computer, smartphone, tablet or screen * Be able to read, speak, and understand English Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of dementia or head injury * Other neurological disorders that might impact cognition * Have major psychiatric disorder such as major depression and schizophrenia * Complex, unstable health issues that would preclude full participation in the study (like a planned surgery or active cancer treatment)

Treatments Being Tested

BEHAVIORAL

Brain Boost group

There will be 8 group educational sessions over an 8-week program period to learn strategies for improving cognitive function. Participants will also be asked to engage in 20 minutes, at least 5 times per week online game-like cognitively stimulating activities to improve cognitive health. In addition, surveys will be completed as certain timepoints.

OTHER

Waitlist group

This group will continue to receive usual health and care routines. Participants will be asked to complete surveys at certain timepoints that are the same as the boost group. After the 6-month follow-up, participants will receive the intervention materials, which include 8 weekly educational session recordings with slides, 8 weeks' subscription to online brain games, and biweekly online office hours. The office hours, hosted by the principal investigator and a trained patient co-facilitator, will give participants a chance to discuss participant's progress and ask questions.

Locations (1)

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States