Table 1.
Summary of data extracted from the PRO-ACT database and used in this study.
| Data Table | Description |
|---|---|
| ALSFRS | ALS functional rating scale values |
| Demographics | Demographic data, such as gender, age , ethnicity, etc. |
| FAMHX | Family history concerning neurological diseases |
| FVC | Forced vital capacity (FVC) test values |
| Riluzole | If patient is taking Riluzole (the leading drug for ALS) or not |
| Patient ALSHX | Patient’s disease history: time of onset , symptoms at onset, etc. |
| Vitals | Vital signs throughout the trials |
| Labs | Multiple laboratory test results throughout the trials |
Age denotes the age of a patient at the time the clinical trial began; Time of onset, referred to as onset time in this study, is documented relative to the time of clinical trial initiation.