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

Change in perceived cognitive function will be measured using the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) cognitive function ability 4a short form

The PROMIS short form evaluates concentration, sharpness, thinking speed, and memory functioning over the past 7 days on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = not at all to 5 = very much). The scores range from 4-20 with higher score indicating higher cognitive functioning. All PROMIS raw scores will be converted to T-scores, where a higher score indicates a greater degree of the domain assessed.

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks

Change in pain will be measured using the PROMIS pain interference short form

This is a 4-item short form which assesses pain interference with daily activities, work around the home, social activities, and household chores on a 5-point Likert scale (1 = not at all to 5 = very much). The scores range from 4-20 with higher score indicating higher pain interference. All PROMIS raw scores will be converted to T-scores, where a higher score indicates a greater degree of the domain assessed.

Time frame: Baseline, 8 weeks

Change in fatigue will be measured using the PROMIS fatigue short form

This is a 4-items short form which evaluates individuals' fatigue experience and its impact on participant's everyday lives using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = not at all to 5 = very much). The scores range from 4-20 with higher score indicating more fatigue. All PROMIS raw scores will be converted to T-scores, where a higher score indicates a greater degree of the domain assessed.