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Erschienen in: Pediatric Rheumatology 1/2016

Open Access 01.12.2016 | Short Report

Abnormal body composition, cardiovascular endurance, and muscle strength in pediatric SLE

verfasst von: Sangeeta Sule, Kevin Fontaine

Erschienen in: Pediatric Rheumatology | Ausgabe 1/2016

Abstract

Background

Children with SLE are known to have higher fat mass compared to their peers but there are no published data regarding exercise capacity as measured by cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength. In our pilot study of ten children with SLE, we sought to examine body composition, cardiovascular endurance, and isometric muscle strength.

Findings

Ten pediatric SLE patients were studied with a mean age of 15.5 years and 90 % female. Percent body fat above 30 %, the recommended normal level in adolescent females, were found in 89 % of female subjects and 40 % of all participants had lower than the recommended norms of muscle mass for their age/gender. Subjects with renal disease were more likely to have low muscle mass compared to those without renal disease (p = 0.03). Cardiovascular endurance was reported as estimated maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) during cycle ergometry. All participants scored in less than fifth percentile for VO2max measurements compared to data from age and gender matched published norms. Isokinetic muscle strength testing was performed on upper and lower extremities. Only one participant (male subject) reached goal percentiles for age and gender.

Conclusions

We found significant deficit in body composition, muscle strength and cardiovascular endurance in the pediatric SLE population compared to reported published norms. Clinicians should consider these data and focus on exercise programs that can increase aerobic capacity and muscle strength in this high-risk population.
Abkürzungen
ACR
American College of Rheumatology
BMI
Body mass index
CAD
Coronary artery disease
CDC
Centers for disease control and prevention
CV
Cardiovascular
DEXA
Dual energy x-ray absorptiometry
dsDNA
Double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid
SD
Standard deviation
SLE
Systemic lupus erythematosus
SLEDAI
Systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index scores
VO2 max
Estimated maximal oxygen consumption

Background

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) are considered to be at higher risk for early atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD), independent of traditional risk factor such as hypertension and smoking [16]. In order to lessen this risk, we encourage our patients to engage in exercise and physical activity. This increased activity may also improve overall quality of life, fatigue, pain, and emotional well-being [7].
SLE patients may experience difficulties when trying to become more active; for example, adults with SLE are known to have decreased cardiovascular endurance, lower muscle strength, and lower lean muscle mass compared to age-matched controls [8, 9]. Children with SLE are known to have higher fat mass compared to their peers; lower lean muscle mass in these children has been associated with complications such as vertebral fractures [1014]. In our pilot study, we sought to examine body composition, cardiovascular (CV) endurance, and isometric muscle strength in ten pediatric patients with SLE.

Findings

Subjects

Institutional review board (IRB) approval was obtained. Guardians were consented and youth were assented for participation in the study. The participants were recruited from consecutive pediatric SLE patients, defined as age ≤18 years at SLE onset, seen at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center. We excluded patients with active arthritis or active myositis because the participants needed to be able to pedal without restrictions on the cycle ergometry for assessment of CV endurance. Participants with a past history of either arthritis or myositis were permitted. Of the 15 consecutive pediatric SLE patients, four had active arthritis and one had active myositis, leaving ten pediatric SLE patients in this pilot study. All patients met the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria for SLE [15, 16].

Measures

At study entry, demographic data including age at enrollment, age at lupus diagnosis, gender, and race, were collected. Clinical and laboratory data were collected at the participant’s outpatient rheumatology clinic appointment within 4 weeks of the study visit and were reported as present if seen at that visit. Systemic lupus erythematosus disease activity index scores (SLEDAI) scores were calculated based on these data [17].
We assessed perception of physical fitness by asking participants about their daily physical activity and whether they would consider themselves physically active over the past year. We assessed the duration in minutes for each physical activity per week, not including required school gym participation.
Total body lean and fat mass were assessed by assessed by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) (GE Lunar Prodigy, Software V. 13). Body weight and height were obtained by measurement at the time of the study visit. Patients were divided into age-adjusted categories for overweight and obese. Definitions for normal ranges of BMI were per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines: normal; <85th percentile; overweight, 85–95th percentile; obese, >95th percentile. The CDC recommended levels for adolescents are <30 % of total body composition body fat and >60 % lean muscle mass.
CV endurance capacity was assessed using peak oxygen uptake (VO2 peak) during cycle ergometry. A Cardinal Health Vmax metabolic system was used to assess oxygen uptake while the participants pedaled on the stationary bicycle. The initial workload was set at 0 W and was increased by 20 W every 3 min until participants noted fatigue. Normal values were obtained from published reference data in adolescents and varied based on age and gender of the comparative SLE participant [1821].
A Biodex unit was used to measure isometric muscle strength using peak isokinetic torques of elbow extension and flexion at 60 and 120 degrees/second, adjusted for body weight. Normative elbow values were obtained from reference data published by Biodex and ranged from 23 to 30 % peak torque/body weight for 60 degrees/second and 13–24 % peak torque/body weight for 120 degrees/second. Knee peak isokinetic torques were obtained at 60 and 180 degrees/second. Normal knee ranges were 80–95 % peak torque/body weight for 60 degrees/second movement and 50–65 % peak torque/body weight for 180 degrees/second movement.

Statistical analyses

We performed two-sided, unpaired t-tests for comparison of means and Fisher’s exact tests for comparison of groups between our cohort and published reference data for categorical body composition data, continuous CV endurance data, and continuous muscle strength data [18, 20, 22]. Simple linear regression analyses were used to determine predictors of body composition and CV endurance via VO2 peak during cycle ergometry. We did not attempt multiple regression for these analyses as there were too few variables/subjects. Significance levels were set at a p-value <0.05.

Results

Demographic characteristics are shown in Table 1. Self-reported physical activity was high in our cohort. Eighty percent of patients reported that they would consider themselves physically active over the past year. Sixty percent noted that they participated in physical activity 1–3 days per week for 30–60 min, 20 % participated 4–6 days/week for 0–30 min, and 20 % no exercise.
Table 1
Patient characteristics at study entry
Characteristic
Value
Age, mean (SD)
15.5 (3.1)
Female gender, n (%)
9 (90 %)
African American, n (%)
8 (80 %)
Mean years with SLE, (SD)
4.2 (2.3)
Malar rash, n (%)
6 (60 %)
Kidney disease, n (%)
5 (50 %)
 Focal proliferative, n (%)
1 (10 %)
 Membranous, n (%)
1 (10 %)
 Diffuse proliferative, n (%)
3 (30 %)
ANA positive, n (%)
10 (100 %)
dsDNA positive, n (%)
9 (90 %)
Ro/La positive, n (%)
2 (20 %)
Smith positive, n (%)
3 (30 %)
Low C3/C4, n (%)
2 (20 %)
Elevated ESR/CRP, n (%)
0 (0 %)
Anemia, n (%)
0 (0 %)
Prednisone
4 (40 %)
 Dose
0.1–0.5 mg/kg/day
 Duration, mean months, (SD)
2 (3.1)
Hydroxychloroquine, n (%)
10 (100 %)
Methotrexate, n (%)
2 (20 %)
Mycophenolate mofetil, n (%)
4 (40 %)
Fifty percent of participants were above recommended BMI guidelines. Mean BMI was 23.7 kg/m2 (range 17.1–31.3 kg/m2). Five subjects had BMI within the normal range, three were classified as overweight, and two were obese.
Eighty nine percent of female subjects had a body percent fat above 30 %. Mean body fat percent was elevated in the entire cohort with a mean of 36.7 % (range in all 9–50.7 %), and mean of 39.7 % in the nine females (range 25.7–50.7 %). Lean muscle mass ranged from 49.2 to 91 % with a mean of 63.3 %. Forty percent of participants had lower than 60 % muscle mass for their age/gender. These same four subjects were also noted to have elevated body fat (>=30 %). We performed exploratory analyses to identify factors associated with abnormal body composition (Table 2). Participants with renal disease were more likely to have low muscle mass compared to those without renal disease (p = 0.04). The presence of Smith antibody was associated with higher muscle mass (p = 0.03).
Table 2
Body composition by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan
Variable
≥30 % Body Fat
<30 % Body Fat
P-Value
≤60 % Lean Muscle Mass
>60 % Lean Muscle Mass
P-value
N = 8
N = 2
N = 4
N = 6
Mean Age, years ± Standard deviation (SD)
16.3 ± 2.7
12.5 ± 3.5
0.4
15.7 ± 4
15.3 ± 2.7
0.8
African American, n
6
2
0.4
4
4
0.2
Years of SLE ± SD
4.1 ± 2.5
4.5 ± 0.7
0.7
3.3 ± 1.6
5.5 ± 2.6
0.2
Physically Active in the past year
 Yes
6
2
0.9
2
6
0.1
 No
2
0
2
0
Malar rash
 Present
6
0
0.1
4
2
0.07
 Absent
2
2
0
4
 
Kidney Disease
 Present
4
1
0.9
4
1
0.04
 Absent
4
1
0
5
dsDNA Antibody
 Present
8
1
0.2
4
5
0.9
 Absent
0
1
0
1
Ro/La Antibodies
 Present
2
0
0.9
1
1
0.9
 Absent
6
2
3
5
Smith Antibody
 Present
3
0
0.9
3
0
0.03
 Absent
5
2
1
6
Low C3/C4
 Present
2
0
0.9
2
0
0.1
 Absent
6
2
2
6
Mean SLEDAI, ± SD
1.3 ± 1.1
0
0.06
2 ± 1.4
0.4 ± 0.2
0.07
Prednisone
 Taking
4
0
0.4
3
1
0.1
 Not taking
4
2
1
5
Cumulative prednisone dose, mg (range)
900 (0–3600)
0
0.1
1725 (0–3600)
50 (0–300)
0.1
Hydroxychloroquine
 Taking
8
2
--
4
6
--
 Not taking
Methotrexate
 Taking
2
0
0.9
1
1
0.9
 Not taking
6
2
3
5
Mycophenolate mofetil
 Taking
3
1
0.9
2
2
0.9
 Not taking
5
1
2
4
CV endurance was reported as estimated maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max). All participants had low VO2max measurements compared to data from age and gender matched normal controls. Eighty percent of subjects scored at <2nd percentile compared to healthy controls while the remaining 20 % of SLE subjects scored between the 2nd and 5th percentile. In regression analysis, the presence of kidney disease was associated with worse VO2max measurements (Coef: −10, p = 0.007) (Table 3).
Table 3
Regression analysis of cardiovascular endurance
Variable
Coefficient
P-value
Age, years
0.5
0.5
African American Race
−9.7
0.06
Years of SLE
0.2
0.06
Physically Active
7.7
0.2
Malar rash
−5.6
0.2
Kidney Disease
−10
0.007
dsDNA positive,
−11.6
0.1
Ro/La positive
−1.5
0.8
Smith positive
−9.9
0.02
Low C3/C4
−10.4
0.04
Prednisone
−9.1
0.02
Methotrexate
−1.5
0.8
Mycophenolate mofetil
−6.5
0.1
Body Fat >30 %
−5.4
0.3
Muscle mass >60 %
9.7
0.01
Isometric muscle strength testing was performed on dominant elbow and knee. In elbow testing, at 60 degrees/second, only one participant reached goal percentiles (male subject). All other participants were significantly weaker than normal controls, ranging from 10 to 20 % below goal. At 120 degrees/second, none of the participants reached published goals; however, the difference between actual to goal results was much closer (1–10 %). With knee strength testing, no SLE participant reached normal goal values (deficit 2–58 % at 60 degrees/second and deficit 10–30 % at 180 degrees/second).

Conclusions

In this study, we found significant deficits in muscle strength and CV endurance. These data are in line with previous studies that have found that adults with SLE have diminished muscle and aerobic capacity compared to age-matched controls [8, 9].
Body composition is known to negatively affect quality of life in SLE. In a study of 202 pediatric SLE patients, investigators compared health related quality of life between obese, defined as BMI ≥95th percentile for age and gender, and non-obese patients [14]. Obese pediatric SLE patients had significantly worse school function, impaired physical function, and significantly more pain/hurt compared to non-obese pediatric SLE patients and historical normal controls [14]. In a study of 138 adult women with SLE, obesity as defined by DEXA scan was associated with significant cognitive impairment and decreased executive function, although the mechanism for this relationship is not completely clear [23].
Cardiovascular endurance has been measured in adults with SLE. In 34 women with SLE, lower aerobic capacity was found in patients compared to controls [9]. There was no correlation between CV endurance and disease activity or medications. In our cohort, CV endurance was significantly decreased, with all of our subjects testing below the 5th percentile of normal children. This low CV endurance could put children with SLE at increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Some participants in our study had normal muscle mass, but muscle strength was decreased in the majority. In adults with SLE, both isometric and dynamic muscle strength has been shown to be decreased compared to healthy adults. In a study of 146 women with SLE, muscle mass did not correlate with muscle strength measurements, and reduced lower extremity muscle strength was associated with worse self-reported physical disability [24]. In a longitudinal study of these same women, muscle measurements were repeated approximately 2 years apart [25]. Reduced lower extremity muscle strength predicted clinically significant decreases in physical function, particular among the weakest subjects. Our findings are particularly worrisome for the pediatric SLE population as significant deficits in muscle strength could lead to reduced physical function and activity.
There are some limitations to our study including small sample size, cross-sectional analysis, and exclusion of SLE subjects with active arthritis or myositis. The subjects in our cohort had relatively low disease activity and this may bias our findings, particularly in body composition associations. We used published normative values for control data and this lack of a local comparative group may be a weakness. This is a small sample size and the regression analyses should be interpreted with caution and used as hypothesis-generating for future studies. The strengths of our study include complete body composition, exercise capacity, and muscle strength testing data obtained during the same visit.
Our study reinforced published data of increased body fat and low muscle mass in pediatric patients with SLE. Despite low SLE disease activity, the subjects in our cohort had significant deficits in CV endurance and muscle strength. Clinicians should consider focusing on exercise programs that can increase aerobic capacity in this high-risk population.

Acknowledgements

The authors would like to acknowledge Kerry Stewart, EdD, for his input and guidance in this study regarding Biodex and isometric muscle strength testing.

Funding

1. Thomas Wilson Sanitarium for Children of Baltimore City, PI: Sule, Sangeeta.
2. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, PI: Sule, Sangeeta.

Availability of data and material

Consent for publication of the dataset was not obtained from participants at the recruitment to the trial because of the small sample size and possibility of participant identification.

Authors’ contributions

SS designed the study, recruited participants, maintained the database, and analyzed the data. KF conceived of the study and analyzed the data. Both authors read and approved the final manuscript.

Competing interests

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
This manuscript does not contain individual person’s data and this is not applicable.
Ethics approval was obtained for the study from the Johns Hopkins University Institutional Review Board. Guardians were consented and participants assented to participate in the study.
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Metadaten
Titel
Abnormal body composition, cardiovascular endurance, and muscle strength in pediatric SLE
verfasst von
Sangeeta Sule
Kevin Fontaine
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2016
Verlag
BioMed Central
Erschienen in
Pediatric Rheumatology / Ausgabe 1/2016
Elektronische ISSN: 1546-0096
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12969-016-0110-8

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