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P.028 Eye movement biomarkers for early detection of multiple sclerosis disease progression

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 June 2022

N Bastien
Affiliation:
(Lachine)
M Chernock
Affiliation:
(Dorval)*
E De Villers-Sidani
Affiliation:
(Montreal)
P Voss
Affiliation:
(Montreal)
F Blanchette
Affiliation:
(Montreal)
F Arseneau
Affiliation:
(Montreal)
S Hussein
Affiliation:
(Dorval)
R Ramos
Affiliation:
(Montreal)
PS Giacomini
Affiliation:
(Montreal)
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Abstract

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Background: There is growing body of evidence linking abnormal eye movements in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) to disease severity and cognition which could better detect disease progression. The objective of this study is to determine if a novel eye-tracking tool can accurately predict disease severity and cognitive status based on eye movement metrics and characterize how they evolve with progression. Methods: Persons with MS (n=132) will be followed over 4 years with clinical assessments every 6 months. Eye movements are also assessed while performing oculomotor tasks using Innodem Neurosciences’ patented eye-tracking technology. The eye movement metrics will be inputted into machine learning classifying algorithms to identify which metrics can serve as reliable Eye Movement Biomarkers (EMB) for MS progression and cognitive status. Results: There were 16 participants recruited as of January 2022 with mean age 47. 3 (SD 10.4; range 26-67), gender (12F/4M), EDSS 2.59 (SD 1.49; range 1.5-6.5), SDMT 51.4 (SD 14.1, range 24-78). With current enrollment, there is a negative correlation between EDSS and SDMT (r = -0.47) as observed in the literature. Conclusions: This trial will demonstrate the utility of EMBs for monitoring MS progression by improving physicians’ access to a reliable, non-invasive, sensitive and accessible marker of disease progression.

Type
Poster Presentations
Copyright
© The Author(s), 2022. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation