Table 1.
Demographic features and MUNIX parameters in HS and ALS.
| HS (n = 22) | ALS (n = 24) | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years | 53.2 (30.6–67.8) | 65.2 (61.7–73.6) | 0.007 |
| Sex M, n (%) | 8 (36.4) | 16 (66.7) | 0.040 |
| Dis. duration, months | - | 13 (11.2–19) | |
| MUNIXmean | 190.8 (163–205.8) | 114 (66–160.5) | <0.001 * |
| MUSIXmean | 50 (47.7–51.4) | 55.3 (49.9–66) | 0.001 ** |
Parameters are given as median (25°–75° percentile). Abbreviations: ALS = Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; HS = healthy subjects; MUNIXmean = the mean of motor unit number index; MUSIXmean = the mean of motor unit size index. * p < 0.001 and ** p = 0.001 age- and sex-adjusted ANCOVA.