Table 2.
Spearman correlation between 3‐month ΔsNfL (3‐month – baseline level) and other serological, MRI, and clinical markers of possible neurotoxicity
| Correlation coefficient (95% CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|
| Change in GFAP (BL‐3m) | 0.73 (0.43 to 0.89) | 0.0018 |
| Baseline NfL level | −0.78 (−0.80 to −0.13) | 0.006 |
| MRI Grey matter volume loss 6 months post‐IAHSCT | 0.74 (0.43 to 0.89) | 0.0023 |
| Total busulfan dose | 0.56 (0.14 to 0.81) | 0.034 |
| EDSS score change 6 months post‐IAHSCT | 0.52 (0.086 to 0.79) | 0.041 |
| MRI whole brain volume loss 6 months post‐IAHSCT | 0.58 (0.13 to 0.87) | 0.045 |
| Symbol Digit Modalities Test score change 6 months post‐IAHSCT | −0.73 | 0.17 (ns) |
| Computerized Test of Information Processing score change 6 months post‐IAHSCT | 0.89 | 0.11 (ns) |
| Paced Auditory Serial Addition Test score change 6 months post‐IAHSCT | −0.36 | 0.15 (ns) |