Baseline characteristics
| Characteristic | QOC study (N=130) | LiTALS study (N=171) |
|---|---|---|
| Mean age, years (range) | 60 (27–80) | 58 (27–76) |
| Male, n (%) | 74 (56.9) | 71 (41.5) |
| Mean age at ALS onset, years (range) | 57 (25–78) | 57 (26–76) |
| Mean time since ALS onset, years (range) | 2.5 (0.3–13.3) | 1.5 (0.1–5.0) |
| ALS onset type, n (%) | ||
| Spinal | 86 (66) | 129 (75) |
| Bulbar | 38 (29) | 42 (25) |
| Both | 6 (5) | 0 |
| Mean ALSFRS-R score at entry (range) | 24.5 (0–40)* | 36.9 (15–48)† |
*ALSFRS score.
†ALSFRS-R score.
ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; ALSFRS-R, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale–Revised; LiTALS, lithium carbonate in ALS; QOC, Quality of Care in ALS.