Table 1.
Characteristics of SMA-patients and healthy volunteers (HV).
| Characteristics | HV (n = 10) | SMA (n = 10) |
|---|---|---|
| age – yr | 8.7 ± 4.3 | 9.0 ± 3.7 |
| age – mo | 109.3 ± 53.4 | 114.3 ± 44.3 |
| Female sex – no (%) | 3 (30%) | 3 (30%) |
| height – cm | 138.2 ± 24.4 | 133.2 ± 20.4 |
| weight – kg | 33.8 ± 17.4 | 30.5 ± 15.5 |
| BMI – score | 16.3 ± 3.2 | 16.3 ± 5.4 |
| SMA-patients specific characteristics | ||
| Gastrointestinal tube – no (%) | 1 (10%) | |
| Ventilator support – no (%) | 2 (20%) | |
| Only during night – no (%) | 1 (10%) | |
| Long-term medication-no.(%) | ||
| Nusinersen | 5 (50%) | |
| No specific SMA medication | 5 (50%) | |
Yr = years, mo = month, no. = number of subjects, HV = healthy volunteers, SMA = SMA patients, Mean and standard deviation (SD) are labeled plus-minus ( ± ) values. n = 20 biologically independent subjects (n = 10 HV / n = 10 SMA patients).