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P.102 Clinical predictors of disease progression and survival in ALS: insights from the Canadian Neuromuscular Disease Registry

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 July 2025

D Daudu
Affiliation:
(London)*
J Arocha Perez
Affiliation:
(London)*
K Henley
Affiliation:
(Calgary)
V Hodgkinson
Affiliation:
(Calgary)
A Abrahao
Affiliation:
(Toronto)
H Briemberg
Affiliation:
(Vancouver)
M Chum
Affiliation:
(Hamilton)
A Genge
Affiliation:
(Montreal)
A Marrero
Affiliation:
(Moncton)
S Kalra
Affiliation:
(Edmonton)
W Johnston
Affiliation:
(Edmonton)
R Massie
Affiliation:
(Montreal)
G Matte
Affiliation:
(Montreal)
M Melanson
Affiliation:
(Kingston)
C O’Connell
Affiliation:
(Halifax)
K Schellenberg
Affiliation:
(Saskatoon)
S Taylor
Affiliation:
(Halifax)
L Zinman
Affiliation:
(Toronto) Canadian Neuromuscular Disease Registry
L Korngut
Affiliation:
(Calgary)
C Shoesmith
Affiliation:
(London)
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Abstract

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Background: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) leads to progressive functional decline and reduced survival. Identifying clinical predictors like ALSFRS-R and FVC is essential for prognosis and disease management. Understanding progression profiles based on diagnostic characteristics supports clinical trial design and assessment of treatment response. This study evaluates disease progression and survival predictors in ALS patients from the CNDR. Methods: 1565 ALS patients in the CNDR were analyzed to assess baseline ALSFRS-R, FVC, time from symptom onset to diagnosis, and their association with disease progression and survival. Results: At diagnosis, ALSFRS-R was 44.7 (SD = 5.46), with 72.3% scoring ≥44. Mean FVC was 84.2% (SD = 23.3), with 78.3% of patients having FVC ≥65%. ALSFRS-R declined at 1.06 points/month (SD = 1.33), with faster progression in patients diagnosed within 24 months (1.61 points/month). Patients with ALSFRS-R ≥44 had a median survival of 41.8 months, compared to 30.9 months for those <44 (p < 0.001). Similarly, FVC ≥65% was associated with longer survival (35.4 vs. 29.5 months, p = 0.002). Conclusions: ALSFRS-R and FVC at diagnosis predict survival and inform clinical decision-making. These findings highlight the importance of early diagnosis and targeted interventions to slow disease progression and improve patient outcomes.

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© The Author(s), 2025. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation