Accelerometry for remote monitoring of physical activity in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a longitudinal cohort study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:The extensive heterogeneity between patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) complicates the quantification of disease progression. In this study, we determine the value of remote, accelerometer-based monitoring of physical activity in patients with ALS. METHODS:This longitudinal cohort study was conducted in a home-based setting; all study materials were sent by mail. Patients wore the ActiGraph during waking hours for 7 days every 2-3 months and provided information regarding their daily functioning (ALSFRS-R). We defined four accelerometer-based endpoints that either reflect the average daily activity or quantify the patient's physical capacity. RESULTS:A total of 42 patients participated; the total valid monitoring period was 9288 h with a 93.0% adherence rate. At baseline, patients were active 27.9% (range 11.6-52.4%) of their time; this declined by 0.64% (95% 0.43-0.86, p?

SUBMITTER: van Eijk RPA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6765690 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature