Appendicular lean mass index and motor function in ambulatory patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Muscle Nerve
; 70(2): 226-231, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION/AIMS:
Appendicular lean mass index (ALMI) has been linked to motor function in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). However, quantification of the relationship between ALMI and disease-specific clinical outcome assessment trajectories is needed. The purpose of this study was to determine associations between dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) derived estimates of ALMI and motor function in ambulatory patients with DMD.METHODS:
A retrospective analysis of longitudinal clinical visit data from 137 glucocorticoid-treated patients with DMD collected via structured motor assessment protocol evaluated associations between ALMI and motor function indexed by the North Star Ambulatory Assessment (NSAA) and 10 Meter Walk/run Test (10MWT). Body composition was assessed using DXA. ALMI was calculated by dividing arm and leg lean mass by height in m2; fat mass index (FMI) was calculated by dividing whole body fat mass by height in m2. Linear mixed-effects models were used to estimate associations between ALMI and motor function, controlling for age and FMI.RESULTS:
The full prediction model (age, age,2 ALMI, and FMI) explained 57% of the variance in NSAA scores and 63% of the variance in 10MWT speed. A 1 kg/m2 higher ALMI value predicted a 5.4-point higher NSAA score (p < .001) and 0.45 m/s faster 10MWT speed (p < .001). A 1 kg/m2 higher FMI value predicted a 1.5-point lower NSAA score (p < .001) and 0.14 meters/second slower 10MWT speed (p < .001).DISCUSSION:
DXA-derived estimates of ALMI and FMI are associated with motor function in DMD and may explain variation in DMD disease progression.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Composición Corporal
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Absorciometría de Fotón
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Distrofia Muscular de Duchenne
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Muscle Nerve
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos