Olivia S. Brumfield, Christine Zizzi, N. Dilek, Danae Alexandrou, Alistair Glidden, S. Rosero, Jennifer S. Weinstein, J. Seabury, A. Kaat, Michael P McDermott, E. Dorsey, C. Heatwole
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
When developed properly, disease-specific patient reported outcome measures have the potential to measure relevant changes in how a patient feels and functions in the context of a therapeutic trial. The Huntington's Disease Health Index (HD-HI) is a multifaceted disease-specific patient reported outcome measure (PROM) designed specifically to satisfy previously published FDA guidance for developing PROMs for product development and labeling claims.
OBJECTIVE
In preparation for clinical trials, we examine the validity, reliability, clinical relevance, and patient understanding of the Huntington's Disease Health Index (HD-HI).
METHODS
We partnered with 389 people with Huntington's disease (HD) and caregivers to identify the most relevant questions for the HD-HI. We subsequently utilized two rounds of factor analysis, cognitive interviews with fifteen individuals with HD, and test-retest reliability assessments with 25 individuals with HD to refine, evaluate, and optimize the HD-HI. Lastly, we determined the capability of the HD-HI to differentiate between groups of HD participants with high versus low total functional capacity score, prodromal versus manifest HD, and normal ambulation versus mobility impairment.
RESULTS
HD participants identified 13 relevant and unique symptomatic domains to be included as subscales in the HD-HI. All HD-HI subscales had a high level of internal consistency and reliability and were found by participants to have acceptable content, relevance, and usability. The total HD-HI score and each subscale score statistically differentiated between groups of HD participants with high versus low disease burden.
CONCLUSION
Initial evaluation of the HD-HI supports its validity and reliability as a PROM for assessing how individuals with HD feel and function.