Impact of Beta-blockers on Physical Function in HFpEF

The wearable activity monitoring device measures daily step count. Due to the nature of N-of-1 trials, the duration of a subject's periods varies based on the subject's "home" dose of beta-blocker prior to enrollment, therefore, each subject's respective time period for the OFF and ON periods could range between 3 and 6 weeks. We will compare average step counts over 2-week periods, which will be the final 2 weeks of each period when subjects are either on their "home" (ON Beta Blockers) or minimally tolerated (OFF Beta Blockers) dose. The outcome measure data is the mean collected during the outcome measure time frame.

The Short Physical Performance Battery assesses gait speed, core strength when rising from a chair without using the upper extremities, and balance while standing without a cane or walker. The balance test portion of the SPPB assesses the subject's ability to stand unassisted without the use of a cane or walker. Balance test scores range from 0 - 4 with higher scores indicating better ability to stand unassisted. Our research team conducted the balance test according to SPPB standards. Due to the nature of N-of-1 trials, the duration of a subject's period varies based on the subject's "home" dose of beta-blocker prior to enrollment, therefore, each subject's respective time period for the OFF and ON periods could range between 3 - 6 weeks. The outcome measure data is the mean of the data collected during the span of the outcome measure time frame.

The Short Physical Performance Battery assesses gait speed, core strength when rising from a chair without using the upper extremities, and balance while standing without a cane or walker. The gait speed portion of the SPPB assesses the subject's lower extremity function. When comparing the number of seconds it takes to complete the 4-meter gait speed test, quicker speeds indicate better lower extremity function. Our research team conducted the 4-meter gait speed test according to SPPB standards, but have chosen on comparing the speed at which subjects were able to complete the test. Due to the nature of N-of-1 trials, the duration of a subject's period varies based on the subject's "home" dose of beta-blocker prior to enrollment, therefore, each subject's respective time period for the OFF and ON periods could range between 3 - 6 weeks. The outcome measure data is the mean of the data collected during the span of the outcome measure time frame.

The Short Physical Performance Battery assesses gait speed, core strength when rising from a chair without using the upper extremities, and balance while standing without a cane or walker. The chair rise portion of the SPPB assesses core strength. When comparing the number of seconds it takes to complete 5 chair rises, quicker speeds indicate better core strength. Our research team has chosen on comparing the speed at which subjects were able to complete the test. Due to the nature of N-of-1 trials, the duration of a subject's period varies based on the subject's "home" dose of beta-blocker prior to enrollment, therefore, each subject's respective time period for the OFF and ON periods could range between 3 - 6 weeks. The outcome measure data is the mean of the data collected during the outcome measure time frame.

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) measures breath-by-breath oxygen production during symptom-limited exercise on a stationary bike. This permits the calculation of peak oxygen consumption (VO2). Percent predicted peak VO2 for body weight will also be calculated. Due to the nature of N-of-1 trials, the duration of a subject's period varies based on the subject's "home" dose of beta-blocker prior to enrollment, therefore, each subject's respective time period for the OFF and ON periods could range between 3 - 6 weeks. The outcome measure data is the mean of the data collected during the span of the outcome measure time frame.

The PROMIS-29 assesses 7 domains with 4 questions with an additional pain intensity numeric rating scale. The patients' answers to the PROMIS-29 are scored from 1-5 (except for the pain numeric rating scale). The sum of the PROMIS-29 is the raw score transformed into a final T-score metric. Scores are mapped so that the values follow a normal distribution with a population mean T-score of 50 and an SD of 10. Instead of having a min or max, the PROMIS-29 raw scores have been transformed into t-scores for comparison to a reference population (the US general population) with a mean of 50 and SD of 10. Scores lower than 50 indicate worse health compared to the US general population. Due to the nature of N-of-1 trials, the duration of a subject's period varies based on the subject's "home" dose of beta-blocker before enrollment, therefore, each subject's respective period for the OFF and ON periods could range between 3 - 6 weeks. The values measured over the time points were averaged.

Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System-Sexual Function (PROMIS-Sexual Function) measures self-reported sexual function and satisfaction. Questions are ranked on a 6-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating poorer sexual function and satisfaction. Due to the nature of N-of-1 trials, the duration of a subject's period varies based on the subject's "home" dose of beta-blocker prior to enrollment, therefore, each subject's respective time period for the OFF and ON periods could range between 3 - 6 weeks. The outcome measure data is the mean of the data collected during the span of the outcome measure time frame. The score ranges from 0-10 with higher scores meaning worsened sexual function.

Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System-Short Form 6a (PROMIS SF-6a) is a survey of patient-perceived cognitive deficits. Questions are ranked on a 5-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating better cognitive function. Scores are mapped so the values follow a normal distribution with a population mean T-score of 50 and an SD of 10. Instead of having a min or max, the raw scores have been transformed into t-scores for comparison to a reference population (the US general population) with a mean of 50 and SD of 10. Scores lower than 50 indicate worse cognitive function compared to the US general population. Due to the nature of N-of-1 trials, the duration of a subject's period varies based on the subject's "home" dose of beta-blocker prior to enrollment, therefore, each subject's respective time period for the OFF and ON periods could range between 3-6 weeks. The outcome measure data is the mean of the data collected during the span of the measured time points.

The Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ-12) is a heart failure-specific health status survey. Questions are ranked on 5- to 7-point Likert scales, with higher scores indicating better health status. KCCQ scores are scaled from 0 to 100 and frequently summarized in 25-point ranges, where scores represent health status as follows: 0 to 24: very poor to poor; 25 to 49: poor to fair; 50 to 74: fair to good; and 75 to 100: good to excellent. Due to the nature of N-of-1 trials, the duration of a subject's period varies based on the subject's "home" dose of beta-blocker prior to enrollment, therefore, each subject's respective time period for the OFF and ON periods could range between 3 - 6 weeks. The outcome measure data is the mean of the data collected during the span of the outcome measure time frame.

The EuroQol-5D Visual Analogue System (EQ-5D VAS) indicates patient-perceived health on a vertical visual analogue scale. The scale ranges from 0, indicating poorest health, to 100, indicating the best health. Due to the nature of N-of-1 trials, the duration of a subject's period varies based on the subject's "home" dose of beta-blocker prior to enrollment, therefore, each subject's respective time period for the OFF and ON periods could range between 3 - 6 weeks. The outcome measure data is the mean of the data collected during the span of the outcome measure time frame.