Interactive Digital Technology to Assess and Improve Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Interactive Digital Technology (Project EVO) to Assess and Improve Cognitive Dysfunction in Patients With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether a short interactive video game device is associated with performance on standard measures of attention and problem solving in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus(SLE). The study is also designed to see if playing the video game for four weeks improves attention and problem solving in patients with SLE.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of SLE

Exclusion Criteria:

• Major neurological problems (head trauma, degenerative vascular or metabolic disorder; neoplasm or toxic exposure) prior to SLE
• Major psychiatric disorder prior to SLE
• Major substance abuse
• Pregnant
• Major motor impairment
• High SLE disease activity
• History of learning disability