Table 5 Multivariable linear regression model of CNAQ-C.

From: Loss of appetite in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is associated with weight loss and anxiety/depression

Independent variable

Beta coefficient

Standard error

t

P value

ALSFRS-R score

0.173

0.038

2.007

0.048*

BMI at screening

0.249

0.086

2.842

0.006**

HADS-D score

− 0.457

0.072

− 5.381

< 0.001***

  1. ALSFRS-R ALS Functional Rating Scale-Revised, BMI body mass index, HADS-D Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Depression. *p < 0.05; **p < 0.01; ***p < 0.001.