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A new scale, the ALSFRS-RM, effectively assesses respiratory function in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients not using noninvasive ventilation (NIV). This modified scale offers a reliable indicator of respiratory decline, potentially replacing FVC measurements.

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  • The Revised Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS-R) uses a surrogate marker for respiratory failure.
  • Item 12 of the ALSFRS-R assesses management of respiratory failure, not the failure itself.
  • There is a need for a scale to directly assess respiratory function in ALS patients not using noninvasive ventilation (NIV).

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  • To develop and validate an alternative scale to assess respiratory function in ALS patients.
  • To create a modified ALSFRS-R (ALSFRS-RM) incorporating a direct measure of respiratory decline.
  • To evaluate the internal consistency and validity of the new scale.

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  • 85 participants with ALS were included.
  • A new item assessing nocturnal hypoventilation symptoms was developed.
  • The ALSFRS-R was modified to ALSFRS-RM by adding the new item, replacing item 12.
  • Internal consistency and validity were assessed using Cronbach alpha and factor analysis.

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  • The ALSFRS-RM demonstrated strong internal consistency and validity.
  • A significant correlation (Spearman's rho = 0.34) was found between the nocturnal hypoventilation item score and forced vital capacity (FVC).
  • A nocturnal hypoventilation score of ≤ 3 correlated with FVC ≤ 65%.

Conclusions:

  • The ALSFRS-RM is a viable tool for assessing respiratory function in ALS patients not on ventilatory support.
  • The novel nocturnal hypoventilation item serves as a reliable indicator of respiratory decline.
  • This new item may eliminate the need for FVC measurements before initiating NIV.