RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06880627

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

Sponsor

University of Michigan

Enrollment

66 participants

Start Date

Apr 16, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Scleroderma

Summary

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 70 Years

Inclusion Criteria6

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 Criteria4

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)

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALBrain 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.

OTHERWaitlist 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.