Cognitive Remediation for HIV-associated Neurocognitive Dysfunction

Plasticity-based Adaptive Cognitive Remediation (PACR) for HIV-associated Neurocognitive Dysfunction

This study is a validation study to document the acceptability of the revised Plasticity-based Adaptive Cognitive Remediation (PACR) program to patients with HIV-associated Neurocognitive Dysfunction (HAND). The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of the revised PACR program on the cognitive abilities (e.g., attention, executive function), functional status and quality of life of individuals diagnosed with HAND. The secondary objective of the study is to collect relevant data to support a pre-investigational device exemption (IDE) submission to the FDA required before the pivotal randomized, controlled trial planned for Phase II.

1. Participant is between 25-60 years of age
2. Participant is HIV positive
3. Participant has diagnosis of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND), Mild Neurocognitive Disorder (MND) and HIV associated dementia (HAD)
4. Participant is fluent in English
5. Participant is able to use an iPad and have access to wireless internet connection
6. Participant does not have a history of other conditions (other that from HAND), including mental illness, cancer, or other neurological conditions (multiple sclerosis, seizure disorder)
7. Participant is not enrolled in another research study
8. Participant does not have current or significant past history of substance abuse
9. Participant does not have severe depression or other chronic psychiatric disorder (eg. Schizophrenia or Bipolar Disorder)