Feasibility and Reliability of a Monitoring App for Chronic Inflammatory Neuropathies

IF 3.9 3区医学 Q1 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY

Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System Pub Date : 2025-03-18 DOI:10.1111/jns.70005

Doreen L. Lemmen, Ruben P. A. van Eijk, Jordi W. J. van Unnik, Jeffrey A. Allen, Yusuf A. Rajabally, Leonard H. van den Berg, W. Ludo van der Pol, H. Stephan Goedee

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Abstract

Background and Aims

Multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) are immune-mediated neuropathies characterized by muscle weakness and/or sensory deficits. Identifying treatment response, relapse, and stability can be challenging in these chronic, sometimes unpredictable, conditions. This study explores the potential of a monitoring app designed to address these challenges.

Methods

Patients were monitored weekly or monthly, based on stability and patient preference, using grip strength, modified timed-up-and go (mTUG), and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). User experience was evaluated via a questionnaire addressing content and ease of use (scale 0–10). Adherence was measured as the percentage of completed mandatory assessments. We investigated reliability using intra-class correlation coefficients (ICCs) and standard errors of the mean (SEM) of repeated measurements. Longitudinal changes were analyzed using linear mixed-effects models.

Results

We included 38 patients, with a mean follow-up of 11 months (IQR 4.6–19.5). The mean user experience score was 8.35/10 (range 7–10). Adherence was 93% (95% CI: 91.9%–94.1%). Reported remote measurements for grip strength were 1358/1468 (93%), and 1343/1430 (94%) for mTUG. Grip strength and mTUG ICCs were both 0.96 (95% CI: 0.93–0.98 and 0.92–0.99, respectively). The average SEM was 8.46% (95% CI: 6.58–10.28) for grip strength and 8.18% (95% CI: 6.12–10.41) for mTUG. Only grip strength changed significantly, increasing by 3.1 pounds per 6 months (95% CI: 0.61–5.83; p = 0.016).

Interpretation

Our study demonstrates that tele-neuromonitoring is feasible and reliable, showing high adherence, positive user experience and high ICCs. We anticipate tele-neuromonitoring could complement routine follow-up, enabling clinicians to make better-informed treatment decisions.

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Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System 医学-临床神经学

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6.10

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7.90%

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： The Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System is the official journal of the Peripheral Nerve Society. Founded in 1996, it is the scientific journal of choice for clinicians, clinical scientists and basic neuroscientists interested in all aspects of biology and clinical research of peripheral nervous system disorders. The Journal of the Peripheral Nervous System is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes high quality articles on cell and molecular biology, genomics, neuropathic pain, clinical research, trials, and unique case reports on inherited and acquired peripheral neuropathies. Original articles are organized according to the topic in one of four specific areas: Mechanisms of Disease, Genetics, Clinical Research, and Clinical Trials. The journal also publishes regular review papers on hot topics and Special Issues on basic, clinical, or assembled research in the field of peripheral nervous system disorders. Authors interested in contributing a review-type article or a Special Issue should contact the Editorial Office to discuss the scope of the proposed article with the Editor-in-Chief.