A prospective, exposure-control cohort study of older adults living with HIV comparing the neurological status of those who have had HIV infection for a longer period of time (long HIV group) to age, gender, and community-matched comparison group who have had HIV infection for a shorter period of time (short HIV group).
There is a substantial body of evidence that individuals with long-standing HIV infection experience accelerated neurological aging and prospective lifespan studies that incorporate neuropsychological and imaging outcomes are needed. Elevated risks of cerebrovascular disease are evident throughout the life course of persons living with HIV. Stroke risks are clearly increased in the first few months after antiretroviral initiation. Autopsy studies of adults with HIV 24-48 years of age showed all have vascular changes, specifically lymphocytic perivascular infiltration, thickening of arterial and arteriolar walls, widened perivascular space, hypertrophy of the vascular muscle layers and perivascular amyloid deposition. Even when excluding individuals with a history of stroke, cerebrovascular disease risk factors are associated with decreased cognitive capacity in persons with HIV. Basal ganglia enhancement on MRI indicative of decreased regional cerebral blood flow and blood brain barrier breakdown is associated with HIV dementia. HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder is another manifestation of accelerated aging. Using diffusion tensor imaging and data from healthy controls to calculate an "brain age gaps" in individuals with HIV infection, the "brain age gap", is associated with plasma viral load and cognitive function. In an autopsy study comparing HIV+ persons age 36-60 years with age-matched controls, HIV showed increased amyloid beta immunostaining. The accumulation of these proteins may be one possible mechanisms of accelerated aging in HIV. Some have proposed that BBB breakdown secondary to vascular dysfunction may contribute to this deposition. Distal sensory polyneuropathy (DSPN), a common neurological comorbidity in HIV that also increases in frequency with age in HIV negative individuals. Despite extensive diagnostic evaluations, \~40% of people with a DSPN will have no clear underlying cause identified. DSPN is more common and complex in African population with additional underlying etiologies being medication toxicities and nutritional deficiencies.In the RAAZ study, investigators identified a high prevalence of DSPN among HIV infected individuals prior to ART initiation which is associated with low body mass index and food insecurity. More recent neuropathy studies have shown that folate deficiency may play a role in DSPN in Zambia with HIV+ individuals being especially susceptible. Epilepsy incidence shows a bimodal age distribution with the increased incidence of seizures and epilepsy in the elderly attributed to the increase of age-related and aging-related epileptogenic conditions. While the overall prevalence of epilepsy can be expected to increase with advanced age in HIV, identifying risk factors for this among persons for epilepsy among those with controlled systemic disease may offer important insights into the pathophysiology. HIV-associated accelerated aging of the nervous system is thought to be related to ongoing low grade inflammation in the setting of treated HIV. Poor CNS penetration of some antiretroviral therapies (ARVs) has also been proposed as one problem contributing to neurological morbidity in systemically controlled HIV. ARV neurotoxicity is also important. Multiple studies have highlighted both the short and long term neurotoxicity of efavirenz. Darunavir and ritonavir may increase the risk of aging-related cerebral degeneration. Heneka 2020 proposed that COVID survivors may be at increased risk of neurological disorders due to direct negative effects of SARS-CoV-2, acceleration of pre-existing problems or de novo induction of neurodegenerative process. Poor complex motor performance in persons with HIV is associated with higher inflammatory burden. A recent report from Ghana found stroke admissions and mortality rates have increased since SARS-CoV-2's arrival. In the SNAP Study, the investigators will utilize the existing consortia of neuro-HIV rural study sites to enroll 150 HIV+ adults \>45 years of age stable on ARVs for at least 7 years and an age, gender, and community-matched comparison group of HIV+ adults stable on ARVs for 1-2 years. These individuals will undergo annual assessments for 6 years to evaluate their general and neurological health and the aging process that evolves during the 6 years of assessments. Understanding whether or not PLWH experience accelerated aging of the nervous system will provide critical insights for health services planning as antiretroviral therapies allow PLWH to live into middle and late years. Identifying risk factors for specific neurologic aging issues will guide clinical care and screening and may inform regarding the pathophysiological mechanisms involved including the possibility that some therapies contribute to the long-term neurotoxicity of the condition.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
298
Chilenje Level 1 Hospital
Lusaka, Lusaka Province, Zambia
Chikankata Hospital
Mazabuka, Southern Province, Zambia
Monze Mission Hospital
Monze, Southern Province, Zambia
Cognition - Zambian Mini-Mental Status Examination (zMMSE) - During enrollment
The zMMSE is an adaptation of the well-known MMSE which provides single summary score with a maximum of 30 points
Time frame: baseline/during enrollment
Cognition - Zambian Mini-Mental Status Examination (zMMSE) - on Year 1 of evaluation
The zMMSE is an adaptation of the well-known MMSE which provides single summary score with a maximum of 30 points
Time frame: Year 1 evaluation
Cognition - Zambian Mini-Mental Status Examination (zMMSE) - on Year 2 of evaluation
The zMMSE is an adaptation of the well-known MMSE which provides single summary score with a maximum of 30 points
Time frame: Year 2 evaluation
Cognition - International HIV Dementia Scale (I-HDS) - on Year 3 of evaluation
The IHDS assesses registration, recall, motor speed and psychomotor speed and provides a single summary score of a maximum of 12 points
Time frame: Year 3 evaluation
Cognition - International HIV Dementia Scale (I-HDS)- on Year 4 of evaluation
The IHDS assesses registration, recall, motor speed and psychomotor speed and provides a single summary score of a maximum of 12 points
Time frame: Year 4 evaluations
Cognition - International HIV Dementia Scale (I-HDS) - on Year 5 of evaluation
The IHDS assesses registration, recall, motor speed and psychomotor speed and provides a single summary score of a maximum of 12 points
Time frame: Year 5 evaluation
Cognition - International HIV Dementia Scale (I-HDS)- on Year 6 of evaluation
The IHDS assesses registration, recall, motor speed and psychomotor speed and provides a single summary score of a maximum of 12 points
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Time frame: Year 6 evaluation
Mental Health - The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) -Baseline/during enrollment
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is an alcohol screening instrument for patient self reporting. This 10-item alcohol screen helps identify persons who are hazardous drinkers or have active alcohol use disorders (including alcohol abuse or dependence). A score of 1 to 7 =low-risk consumption; 8 to 14 suggest harmful alcohol consumption, and ≥15 moderate-severe alcohol use disorder with a total score of 40.
Time frame: Baseline/during enrollment
Mental Health - The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) - on Year 1 of enrollment
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is an alcohol screening instrument for patient self reporting. This 10-item alcohol screen helps identify persons who are hazardous drinkers or have active alcohol use disorders (including alcohol abuse or dependence). A score of 1 to 7 =low-risk consumption; 8 to 14 suggest harmful alcohol consumption, and ≥15 moderate-severe alcohol use disorder with a total score of 40.
Time frame: Year 1 evaluation
Mental Health - The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)- on year 2 of evaluation
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is an alcohol screening instrument for patient self reporting. This 10-item alcohol screen helps identify persons who are hazardous drinkers or have active alcohol use disorders (including alcohol abuse or dependence). A score of 1 to 7 =low-risk consumption; 8 to 14 suggest harmful alcohol consumption, and ≥15 moderate-severe alcohol use disorder with a total score of 40.
Time frame: Year 2 evaluation
Mental Health - The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) - on year 3 of evaluation
The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) is an alcohol screening instrument for patient self reporting. This 10-item alcohol screen helps identify persons who are hazardous drinkers or have active alcohol use disorders (including alcohol abuse or dependence). A score of 1 to 7 =low-risk consumption; 8 to 14 suggest harmful alcohol consumption, and ≥15 moderate-severe alcohol use disorder with a total score of 40.
Time frame: Year 3 evaluation
Mental Health - Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)- on year 4 of evaluation
is a 7-item screen with a total score for the seven items ranging from 0 to 21. In most populations, 0-4: minimal anxiety / 5-9: mild anxiety / 10-14: moderate anxiety/ 15-21: severe anxiety.
Time frame: Year 4 evaluation
Mental Health - Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)- on year 5 of evaluation
is a 7-item screen with a total score for the seven items ranging from 0 to 21. In most populations, 0-4: minimal anxiety / 5-9: mild anxiety / 10-14: moderate anxiety/ 15-21: severe anxiety.
Time frame: Year 5 evaluation
Mental Health - Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)- on year 6 of evaluation
is a 7-item screen with a total score for the seven items ranging from 0 to 21. In most populations, 0-4: minimal anxiety / 5-9: mild anxiety / 10-14: moderate anxiety/ 15-21: severe anxiety.
Time frame: Year 6 evaluation
Mental Health - The Generalized Anxiety Disorders Screen (GAD-7)- baseline/during enrollment
General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). GAD-7 total score for the seven items ranges from 0 to 21. Scores of 5, 10, and 15 represent cut-points for mild, moderate, and severe anxiety, respectively. The higher the score, the more severe the anxiety.
Time frame: Baseline
Mental Health - The Generalized Anxiety Disorders Screen (GAD-7)- baseline/during enrollment
General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). GAD-7 total score for the seven items ranges from 0 to 21. Scores of 5, 10, and 15 represent cut-points for mild, moderate, and severe anxiety, respectively. The higher the score, the more severe the anxiety.
Time frame: Baseline/during enrollment
Mental Health - The Generalized Anxiety Disorders Screen (GAD-7)- on year 1 of evaluation
General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). GAD-7 total score for the seven items ranges from 0 to 21. Scores of 5, 10, and 15 represent cut-points for mild, moderate, and severe anxiety, respectively. The higher the score, the more severe the anxiety.
Time frame: Year 1 evaluation
Mental Health - The Generalized Anxiety Disorders Screen (GAD-7)- on year 2 of evaluation
General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). GAD-7 total score for the seven items ranges from 0 to 21. Scores of 5, 10, and 15 represent cut-points for mild, moderate, and severe anxiety, respectively. The higher the score, the more severe the anxiety.
Time frame: Year 2 evaluation
Mental Health - The Generalized Anxiety Disorders Screen (GAD-7)- on year 3 of evaluation
General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). GAD-7 total score for the seven items ranges from 0 to 21. Scores of 5, 10, and 15 represent cut-points for mild, moderate, and severe anxiety, respectively. The higher the score, the more severe the anxiety.
Time frame: Year 3 evaluation
Mental Health - The Generalized Anxiety Disorders Screen (GAD-7)- on year 4 of evaluation
General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). GAD-7 total score for the seven items ranges from 0 to 21. Scores of 5, 10, and 15 represent cut-points for mild, moderate, and severe anxiety, respectively. The higher the score, the more severe the anxiety.
Time frame: Year 4 evaluation
Mental Health - The Generalized Anxiety Disorders Screen (GAD-7)- on year 5 of evaluation
General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). GAD-7 total score for the seven items ranges from 0 to 21. Scores of 5, 10, and 15 represent cut-points for mild, moderate, and severe anxiety, respectively. The higher the score, the more severe the anxiety.
Time frame: Year 5 evaluation
Mental Health - The Generalized Anxiety Disorders Screen (GAD-7)- on year 6 of evaluation
General Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). GAD-7 total score for the seven items ranges from 0 to 21. Scores of 5, 10, and 15 represent cut-points for mild, moderate, and severe anxiety, respectively. The higher the score, the more severe the anxiety.
Time frame: Year 6 evaluation
Mental Health - An adaptation of the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (HTQ)-baseline/during enrolment
Includes 10 traumatic events yielding a score of 0-10 and then 40 follow-up questions regarding post traumatic symptoms that will be delivered only to individuals scoring at least 1 on the initial 10 questions. The post traumatic symptom score will range is from 0-120.
Time frame: Baseline/during enrollment
Mental Health - An adaptation of the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (HTQ)- on year 1 of enrolment
Includes 10 traumatic events yielding a score of 0-10 and then 40 follow-up questions regarding post traumatic symptoms that will be delivered only to individuals scoring at least 1 on the initial 10 questions. The post traumatic symptom score will range is from 0-120.
Time frame: Year 1 evaluation
Mental Health - An adaptation of the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (HTQ)- on year 1 of evaluation
Includes 10 traumatic events yielding a score of 0-10 and then 40 follow-up questions regarding post traumatic symptoms that will be delivered only to individuals scoring at least 1 on the initial 10 questions. The post traumatic symptom score will range is from 0-120.
Time frame: Year 2 evaluation
Mental Health - An adaptation of the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (HTQ)- on year 3 of evaluation
Includes 10 traumatic events yielding a score of 0-10 and then 40 follow-up questions regarding post traumatic symptoms that will be delivered only to individuals scoring at least 1 on the initial 10 questions. The post traumatic symptom score will range is from 0-120.
Time frame: Year 3 evaluation
Mental Health - An adaptation of the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (HTQ)- on year 4 of evaluation
Includes 10 traumatic events yielding a score of 0-10 and then 40 follow-up questions regarding post traumatic symptoms that will be delivered only to individuals scoring at least 1 on the initial 10 questions. The post traumatic symptom score will range is from 0-120.
Time frame: Year 4 evaluation
Mental Health - An adaptation of the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (HTQ)- on year 5 of evaluation
Includes 10 traumatic events yielding a score of 0-10 and then 40 follow-up questions regarding post traumatic symptoms that will be delivered only to individuals scoring at least 1 on the initial 10 questions. The post traumatic symptom score will range is from 0-120.
Time frame: Year 5 evaluation
Mental Health - An adaptation of the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire (HTQ) - on year 6 of evaluation
Includes 10 traumatic events yielding a score of 0-10 and then 40 follow-up questions regarding post traumatic symptoms that will be delivered only to individuals scoring at least 1 on the initial 10 questions. The post traumatic symptom score will range is from 0-120.
Time frame: Year 6 evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body weight - baseline/during enrollment
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The smart scale will be used to capture a full body composition analysis, which includes the following measurement: Body weight in kilograms (kg).
Time frame: Baseline/during enrollment
Frailty assessment - Body weight - on year 1 of evaluation.
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The smart scale will be used to capture a full body composition analysis, which includes the following measurements: Body Weight in kilograms (kg)
Time frame: Year 1 evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body weight- on year 2 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The smart scale will be used to capture a full body composition analysis, which includes the following measurements: Body Weight in kilograms (kg)
Time frame: Year 2 evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body weight - on year 3 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The smart scale will be used to capture a full body composition analysis, which includes the following measurements: Body Weight, Body Fat, Body Muscle, and the Body Mass Index (BMI).
Time frame: Year 3 evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body weight on year 4 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The smart scale will be used to capture a full body composition analysis, which includes the following measurements: Body Weight in kilograms(kg)
Time frame: Year 4 evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body weight - on year 5
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The smart scale will be used to capture a full body composition analysis, which includes the following measurements: Body Weight, Body Fat, Body Muscle, and the Body Mass Index (BMI).
Time frame: Year 5 evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body weight - on year 6 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The smart scale will be used to capture a full body composition analysis, which includes the following measurements: Body Weight in kilograms(kg).
Time frame: Year 6 evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body height- baseline/during enrollment
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The height scale will be used to capture height in meters (m).
Time frame: Baseline/during enrollment
Frailty assessment - Body height- on year 1 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The height scale will be used to capture height in meters (m).
Time frame: Year 1 of evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body height- on year 2 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The height scale will be used to capture height in meters (m).
Time frame: Year 2 of evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body height- on year 3 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The height scale will be used to capture height in meters (m).
Time frame: Year 3 of evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body height- on year 4 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The height scale will be used to capture height in meters (m).
Time frame: Year 4 of evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body height- on year 5 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The height scale will be used to capture height in meters (m).
Time frame: Year 5 of evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body height- on year 6 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The height scale will be used to capture height in meters (m).
Time frame: Year 6 of evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body mass index-baseline/during enrollment
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The smart scale will be used to capture a full body composition analysis, which includes the Body Mass Index (BMI) in kilograms(kg). With the following interpretation below 18.5 - underweight range. between 18.5 and 24.9 - healthy weight range. between 25 and 29.9 - overweight range. between 30 and 39.9 - obese range.
Time frame: Baseline/during enrollment
Frailty assessment - Body mass index- on year 1 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The smart scale will be used to capture a full body composition analysis, which includes the Body Mass Index (BMI) in kilograms(kg). With the following interpretation below 18.5 - underweight range. between 18.5 and 24.9 - healthy weight range. between 25 and 29.9 - overweight range. between 30 and 39.9 - obese range.
Time frame: Year 1 of evaluation
Frailty assessment - on year 2 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The smart scale will be used to capture a full body composition analysis, which includes the Body Mass Index (BMI) in kilograms(kg). With the following interpretation below 18.5 - underweight range. between 18.5 and 24.9 - healthy weight range. between 25 and 29.9 - overweight range. between 30 and 39.9 - obese range.
Time frame: Year 2 of evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body mass index- on year 3 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The smart scale will be used to capture a full body composition analysis, which includes the Body Mass Index (BMI) in kilograms(kg). With the following interpretation below 18.5 - underweight range. between 18.5 and 24.9 - healthy weight range. between 25 and 29.9 - overweight range. between 30 and 39.9 - obese range.
Time frame: Year 3 of evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body mass index- on year 4 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The smart scale will be used to capture a full body composition analysis, which includes the Body Mass Index (BMI) in kilograms(kg). With the following interpretation below 18.5 - underweight range. between 18.5 and 24.9 - healthy weight range. between 25 and 29.9 - overweight range. between 30 and 39.9 - obese range.
Time frame: Year 4 of evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body mass index- on year 5 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The smart scale will be used to capture a full body composition analysis, which includes the Body Mass Index (BMI) in kilograms(kg). With the following interpretation below 18.5 - underweight range. between 18.5 and 24.9 - healthy weight range. between 25 and 29.9 - overweight range. between 30 and 39.9 - obese range.
Time frame: Year 5 of evaluation
Frailty assessment - Body mass index- on year 6 of evaluation
Body composition describes percentages of fat, bone, and muscle in the human body. Body composition also represents a more accurate description of weight and provides a better understanding of the overall health of an individual. Measuring body composition is part of the frailty assessment. The smart scale will be used to capture a full body composition analysis, which includes the Body Mass Index (BMI) in kilograms(kg). With the following interpretation below 18.5 - underweight range. between 18.5 and 24.9 - healthy weight range. between 25 and 29.9 - overweight range. between 30 and 39.9 - obese range.
Time frame: Year 6 of evaluation
Frailty assessments - Grip strength- baseline/during enrollment
Grip strength will be assessed by dynamometry against international norms for age and SNAP\_Protocol\_V2.3\_14June22 Page 7 of 12 Version Date: 2.3 14June22 gender and will be classified as weak, normal or strong.
Time frame: Baseline
Frailty assessments - Grip strength - on year 1 of evaluation
Grip strength will be assessed by dynamometry against international norms for age and SNAP\_Protocol\_V2.3\_14June22 Page 7 of 12 Version Date: 2.3 14June22 gender and will be classified as weak, normal or strong.
Time frame: Year 1 evaluation
Frailty assessments - Grip strength- on year 2 of evaluation
Grip strength will be assessed by dynamometry against international norms for age and SNAP\_Protocol\_V2.3\_14June22 Page 7 of 12 Version Date: 2.3 14June22 gender and will be classified as weak, normal or strong.
Time frame: Year 2 evaluation
Frailty assessments - Grip strength- on year 3 of evaluation
Grip strength will be assessed by dynamometry against international norms for age and SNAP\_Protocol\_V2.3\_14June22 Page 7 of 12 Version Date: 2.3 14June22 gender and will be classified as weak, normal or strong.
Time frame: Year 3 evaluation
Frailty assessments - Grip strength- on year 4 of evaluation
Grip strength will be assessed by dynamometry against international norms for age and SNAP\_Protocol\_V2.3\_14June22 Page 7 of 12 Version Date: 2.3 14June22 gender and will be classified as weak, normal or strong.
Time frame: Year 4 evaluation
Frailty assessments - Grip strength-on year 5 of evaluation
Grip strength will be assessed by dynamometry against international norms for age and SNAP\_Protocol\_V2.3\_14June22 Page 7 of 12 Version Date: 2.3 14June22 gender and will be classified as weak, normal or strong.
Time frame: Year 5 evaluation
Frailty assessments - Grip strength- on year 6 of evaluation
Grip strength will be assessed by dynamometry against international norms for age and SNAP\_Protocol\_V2.3\_14June22 Page 7 of 12 Version Date: 2.3 14June22 gender and will be classified as weak, normal or strong.
Time frame: Year 6 evaluation
Frail assessment - Physical Activity- baseline/during enrollment
Physical activity will be scored from 0-100 based upon will be determined based upon self-report in response to a list of items of commonly undertaken activities in this population.
Time frame: Baseline
Frail assessment - Physical Activity- on year 1 of evaluation
Physical activity will be scored from 0-100 based upon will be determined based upon self-report in response to a list of items of commonly undertaken activities in this population.
Time frame: Year 1 evaluation
Frail assessment - Physical Activity- on year 2 of evaluation
Physical activity will be scored from 0-100 based upon will be determined based upon self-report in response to a list of items of commonly undertaken activities in this population.
Time frame: Year 2 evaluation
Frail assessment - Physical Activity- on year 3 of evaluation
Physical activity will be scored from 0-100 based upon will be determined based upon self-report in response to a list of items of commonly undertaken activities in this population.
Time frame: Year 3 evaluation
Frail assessment - Physical Activity- on year 4 of evaluation
Physical activity will be scored from 0-100 based upon will be determined based upon self-report in response to a list of items of commonly undertaken activities in this population.
Time frame: Year 4 evaluation
Frail assessment - Physical Activity- on year 5 of evaluation
Physical activity will be scored from 0-100 based upon will be determined based upon self-report in response to a list of items of commonly undertaken activities in this population.
Time frame: Year 5 evaluation
Frail assessment - Physical Activity- on year 6 of evaluation
Physical activity will be scored from 0-100 based upon will be determined based upon self-report in response to a list of items of commonly undertaken activities in this population.
Time frame: Year 6 evaluation
Frail assessment - Time Gait- baseline/during enrollment
Gait speed is based upon a 15-foot times gait. Normative walking speeds are not available in this population, but decline over time (in the same participant) and comparison within the matched pair will be used to determine slowed gait.
Time frame: baseline
Frail assessment - Time Gait- on year 1 of evaluation
Gait speed is based upon a 15-foot times gait. Normative walking speeds are not available in this population, but decline over time (in the same participant) and comparison within the matched pair will be used to determine slowed gait.
Time frame: Year 1 evaluation
Frail assessment - Time Gait- on year 2 of evaluation
Gait speed is based upon a 15-foot times gait. Normative walking speeds are not available in this population, but decline over time (in the same participant) and comparison within the matched pair will be used to determine slowed gait.
Time frame: Year 2 evaluation
Frail assessment - Time Gaiton year 3 of evaluation
Gait speed is based upon a 15-foot times gait. Normative walking speeds are not available in this population, but decline over time (in the same participant) and comparison within the matched pair will be used to determine slowed gait.
Time frame: Year 3 evaluation
Frail assessment - Time Gait- on year 4 of evaluation
Gait speed is based upon a 15-foot times gait. Normative walking speeds are not available in this population, but decline over time (in the same participant) and comparison within the matched pair will be used to determine slowed gait.
Time frame: Year 4 evaluation
Frail assessment - Time Gait- on year 5 of evaluation
Gait speed is based upon a 15-foot times gait. Normative walking speeds are not available in this population, but decline over time (in the same participant) and comparison within the matched pair will be used to determine slowed gait.
Time frame: Year 5 evaluation
Frail assessment - Time Gait- on year 6 of evaluation
Gait speed is based upon a 15-foot times gait. Normative walking speeds are not available in this population, but decline over time (in the same participant) and comparison within the matched pair will be used to determine slowed gait.
Time frame: Year 6 evaluation
Peripheral nerve health - Brief Peripheral Neuropathy (BPNS)- baseline/during enrollment
The brief peripheral neuropathy screen yields a dichotomous outcome (neuropathy present vs absent).
Time frame: baseline/ during enrollment
Peripheral nerve health - Brief Peripheral Neuropathy (BPNS)- on year 1 of evaluation
The brief peripheral neuropathy screen yields a dichotomous outcome (neuropathy present vs absent).
Time frame: Year 1 of evaluation
Peripheral nerve health - Brief Peripheral Neuropathy (BPNS)- on year 2 of evaluation
The brief peripheral neuropathy screen yields a dichotomous outcome (neuropathy present vs absent).
Time frame: Year 2 evaluation
Peripheral nerve health - Brief Peripheral Neuropathy (BPNS)- on year 3 of evaluation
The brief peripheral neuropathy screen yields a dichotomous outcome (neuropathy present vs absent).
Time frame: Year 3 evaluation
Peripheral nerve health - Brief Peripheral Neuropathy (BPNS)- on year 4 of evaluation
The brief peripheral neuropathy screen yields a dichotomous outcome (neuropathy present vs absent).
Time frame: Year 4 evaluation
Peripheral nerve health - Brief Peripheral Neuropathy (BPNS)- on year 5 of evaluation
The brief peripheral neuropathy screen yields a dichotomous outcome (neuropathy present vs absent).
Time frame: Year 5 evaluation
Peripheral nerve health - Brief Peripheral Neuropathy (BPNS)- on year 6 of evaluation
The brief peripheral neuropathy screen yields a dichotomous outcome (neuropathy present vs absent).
Time frame: Year 6 evaluation
Peripheral nerve health - Heart Rate Variability(HRV)- baseline/during enrollment
Heart rate variability will measure autonomic function. Baseline heart rate will be assessed and a heart rate variability score produced with higher scores generally representing better autonomic function. Comparisons between the two groups and the individual participants HRV trajectory over time will be evaluated.
Time frame: Baseline/during enrollment
Peripheral nerve health - Heart Rate Variability(HRV)- on year 1 of evaluation
Heart rate variability will measure autonomic function. Baseline heart rate will be assessed and a heart rate variability score produced with higher scores generally representing better autonomic function. Comparisons between the two groups and the individual participants HRV trajectory over time will be evaluated.
Time frame: Year 1 evaluation
Peripheral nerve health - Heart Rate Variability(HRV) - on year 2 of evaluation
Heart rate variability will measure autonomic function. Baseline heart rate will be assessed and a heart rate variability score produced with higher scores generally representing better autonomic function. Comparisons between the two groups and the individual participants HRV trajectory over time will be evaluated.
Time frame: Year 2 evaluation
Peripheral nerve health - Heart Rate Variability(HRV)- on year 3 of evaluation
Heart rate variability will measure autonomic function. Baseline heart rate will be assessed and a heart rate variability score produced with higher scores generally representing better autonomic function. Comparisons between the two groups and the individual participants HRV trajectory over time will be evaluated.
Time frame: Year 3 evaluation
Peripheral nerve health - Heart Rate Variability(HRV)- on year 4 of enrollment
Heart rate variability will measure autonomic function. Baseline heart rate will be assessed and a heart rate variability score produced with higher scores generally representing better autonomic function. Comparisons between the two groups and the individual participants HRV trajectory over time will be evaluated.
Time frame: Year 4 evaluation
Peripheral nerve health - Heart Rate Variability(HRV)- on year 5 of evaluation
Heart rate variability will measure autonomic function. Baseline heart rate will be assessed and a heart rate variability score produced with higher scores generally representing better autonomic function. Comparisons between the two groups and the individual participants HRV trajectory over time will be evaluated.
Time frame: Year 5 evaluation
Peripheral nerve health - Heart Rate Variability(HRV)- on year 6 of evaluation
Heart rate variability will measure autonomic function. Baseline heart rate will be assessed and a heart rate variability score produced with higher scores generally representing better autonomic function. Comparisons between the two groups and the individual participants HRV trajectory over time will be evaluated.
Time frame: Year 6 evaluation