NIS-LL: a subscale (of 37-item NIS questionnaire) that provided a total neuropathic deficit score for the lower limbs. It assess muscle weakness, reflexes, sensation; scored separately for left, right limbs. Components of muscle weakness (hip and knee flexion, hip and knee extension, ankle dorsiflexors, ankle plantar flexors, toe extensors, toe flexors) scored on scale 0 (normal) to 4 (paralysis), higher score=greater weakness. Components of reflexes (quadriceps femoris, triceps surae); sensation (touch pressure, pin-prick, vibration, joint position) scored 0=normal, 1=decreased, or 2=absent. Total possible NIS-LL score range 0-88, high score=more impairment.

NIS-LL: a subscale (of 37-item NIS questionnaire) that provided a total neuropathic deficit score for the lower limbs. It assess muscle weakness, reflexes, sensation; scored separately for left, right limbs. Components of muscle weakness (hip and knee flexion, hip and knee extension, ankle dorsiflexors, ankle plantar flexors, toe extensors, toe flexors) scored on scale 0 (normal) to 4 (paralysis), higher score=greater weakness. Components of reflexes (quadriceps femoris, triceps surae); sensation (touch pressure, pin-prick, vibration, joint position) scored 0=normal, 1=decreased, or 2=absent. Total possible NIS-LL score range 0-88, high score=more impairment.

NIS-LL: a subscale (of 37-item NIS questionnaire) that provided a total neuropathic deficit score for the lower limbs. It assess muscle weakness, reflexes, sensation; scored separately for left, right limbs. Components of muscle weakness (hip and knee flexion, hip and knee extension, ankle dorsiflexors, ankle plantar flexors, toe extensors, toe flexors) scored on scale 0 (normal) to 4 (paralysis), higher score=greater weakness. Components of reflexes (quadriceps femoris, triceps surae); sensation (touch pressure, pin-prick, vibration, joint position) scored 0=normal, 1=decreased, or 2=absent. Total possible NIS-LL score range 0-88, high score=more impairment.

NIS-LL: a subscale (of 37-item NIS questionnaire) that provided a total neuropathic deficit score for the lower limbs. It assess muscle weakness, reflexes, sensation; scored separately for left, right limbs. Components of muscle weakness (hip and knee flexion, hip and knee extension, ankle dorsiflexors, ankle plantar flexors, toe extensors, toe flexors) scored on scale 0 (normal) to 4 (paralysis), higher score=greater weakness. Components of reflexes (quadriceps femoris, triceps surae); sensation (touch pressure, pin-prick, vibration, joint position) scored 0=normal, 1=decreased, or 2=absent. Total possible NIS-LL score range 0-88, high score=more impairment.

NIS-LL: a subscale (of 37-item NIS questionnaire) that provided a total neuropathic deficit score for the lower limbs. It assess muscle weakness, reflexes, sensation; scored separately for left, right limbs. Components of muscle weakness (hip and knee flexion, hip and knee extension, ankle dorsiflexors, ankle plantar flexors, toe extensors, toe flexors) scored on scale 0 (normal) to 4 (paralysis), higher score=greater weakness. Components of reflexes (quadriceps femoris, triceps surae); sensation (touch pressure, pin-prick, vibration, joint position) scored 0=normal, 1=decreased, or 2=absent. Total possible NIS-LL score range 0-88, high score=more impairment.

NIS-LL: a subscale (of 37-item NIS questionnaire) that provided a total neuropathic deficit score for the lower limbs. It assess muscle weakness, reflexes, sensation; scored separately for left, right limbs. Components of muscle weakness (hip and knee flexion, hip and knee extension, ankle dorsiflexors, ankle plantar flexors, toe extensors, toe flexors) scored on scale 0 (normal) to 4 (paralysis), higher score=greater weakness. Components of reflexes (quadriceps femoris, triceps surae); sensation (touch pressure, pin-prick, vibration, joint position) scored 0=normal, 1=decreased, or 2=absent. Total possible NIS-LL score range 0-88, high score=more impairment.

Norfolk QOL-DN: 35-item participant-rated questionnaire; assessed impact of DN on health related QOL of participants with DN. Scoring was based on 35 questions that yield a TQOL as well as 5 subscale scores: symptoms, activities of daily living (ADLs), large fiber neuropathy/physical functioning, small fiber neuropathy, and autonomic neuropathy. TQOL score: sum of all items, total possible score range= -2 to 138, where higher score=worse QOL.

Norfolk QOL-DN: 35-item participant-rated questionnaire; assessed impact of DN on health related QOL of participants with DN. Scoring was based on 35 questions that yield a TQOL as well as 5 subscale scores: symptoms, activities of daily living (ADLs), large fiber neuropathy/physical functioning, small fiber neuropathy, and autonomic neuropathy. TQOL score: sum of all items, total possible score range= -2 to 138, where higher score=worse QOL.

Norfolk QOL-DN: 35-item participant-rated questionnaire; assessed impact of DN on health related QOL of participants with DN. Scoring was based on 35 questions that yield a TQOL as well as 5 subscale scores: symptoms, activities of daily living (ADLs), large fiber neuropathy/physical functioning, small fiber neuropathy, and autonomic neuropathy. TQOL score: sum of all items, total possible score range= -2 to 138, where higher score=worse QOL.

Norfolk QOL-DN: 35-item participant-rated questionnaire; assessed impact of DN on health related QOL of participants with DN. Scoring was based on 35 questions that yield a TQOL as well as 5 subscale scores: symptoms, activities of daily living (ADLs), large fiber neuropathy/physical functioning, small fiber neuropathy, and autonomic neuropathy. TQOL score: sum of all items, total possible score range= -2 to 138, where higher score=worse QOL.

Norfolk QOL-DN: 35-item participant-rated questionnaire; assessed impact of DN on health related QOL of participants with DN. Scoring was based on 35 questions that yield a TQOL as well as 5 subscale scores: symptoms, activities of daily living (ADLs), large fiber neuropathy/physical functioning, small fiber neuropathy, and autonomic neuropathy. TQOL score: sum of all items, total possible score range= -2 to 138, where higher score=worse QOL.

Norfolk QOL-DN: 35-item participant-rated questionnaire; assessed impact of DN on health related QOL of participants with DN. Scoring was based on 35 questions that yield a TQOL as well as 5 subscale scores: symptoms, activities of daily living (ADLs), large fiber neuropathy/physical functioning, small fiber neuropathy, and autonomic neuropathy. TQOL score: sum of all items, total possible score range= -2 to 138, where higher score=worse QOL.

KPS: used for rating participant activities of daily living on 11-step scale from 0-100, higher score=participant is better able to carry out daily activities. Score range: 100=normal no complaints; no disease evidence, 90=able to carry normal activity; minor signs/symptoms of disease, 80=normal activity with effort; some signs/symptoms, 70=cares for self; unable to carry on normal activity, 60=requires occasional assistance, but able to care for most personal needs, 50=requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care, 40=disabled; requires special care, assistance, 30=severely disabled; hospital admission is indicated although death not imminent, 20=very sick; hospital admission necessary, 10=moribund; fatal processes progressing rapidly and 0=dead. The lower the score the worse is survival for most serious illnesses. Data for KPS score was not collected in parent studies Fx-005 and Fx-006, therefore not reported for any time points from parent studies.

KPS: used for rating participant activities of daily living on 11-step scale from 0-100, higher score=participant is better able to carry out daily activities. Score range: 100=normal no complaints; no disease evidence, 90=able to carry normal activity; minor signs/symptoms of disease, 80=normal activity with effort; some signs/symptoms, 70=cares for self; unable to carry on normal activity, 60=requires occasional assistance, but able to care for most personal needs, 50=requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care, 40=disabled; requires special care, assistance, 30=severely disabled; hospital admission is indicated although death not imminent, 20=very sick; hospital admission necessary, 10=moribund; fatal processes progressing rapidly and 0=dead. The lower the score the worse is survival for most serious illnesses. Data for KPS score was not collected in parent studies Fx-005 and Fx-006, therefore not reported for any time points from parent studies.

Karnofsky performance scale was used for rating participant activities of daily living. It rated participant on 11-step scale ranged from 0-100, higher score=participant is better able to carry out daily activities. The lower the score, the worse the survival for most serious illnesses. Score range: 100=normal no complaints; no evidence of disease, 90=able to carry on normal activity; minor signs/symptoms of disease, 80=normal activity with effort; some signs or symptoms, 70=cares for self; unable to carry on normal activity or to do active work, 60=requires occasional assistance, but able to care for most personal needs, 50=requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care, 40=disabled; requires special care and assistance, 30=severely disabled; hospital admission is indicated although death not imminent, 20=very sick; hospital admission necessary, 10=moribund; fatal processes progressing rapidly and 0=dead, where lower score=worse survival for most serious illnesses.

Karnofsky performance scale was used for rating participant activities of daily living. It rated participant on 11-step scale ranged from 0-100, higher score=participant is better able to carry out daily activities. The lower the score, the worse the survival for most serious illnesses. Score range: 100=normal no complaints; no evidence of disease, 90=able to carry on normal activity; minor signs/symptoms of disease, 80=normal activity with effort; some signs or symptoms, 70=cares for self; unable to carry on normal activity or to do active work, 60=requires occasional assistance, but able to care for most personal needs, 50=requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care, 40=disabled; requires special care and assistance, 30=severely disabled; hospital admission is indicated although death not imminent, 20=very sick; hospital admission necessary, 10=moribund; fatal processes progressing rapidly and 0=dead, where lower score=worse survival for most serious illnesses.

Karnofsky performance scale was used for rating participant activities of daily living. It rated participant on 11-step scale ranged from 0-100, higher score=participant is better able to carry out daily activities. The lower the score, the worse the survival for most serious illnesses. Score range: 100=normal no complaints; no evidence of disease, 90=able to carry on normal activity; minor signs/symptoms of disease, 80=normal activity with effort; some signs or symptoms, 70=cares for self; unable to carry on normal activity or to do active work, 60=requires occasional assistance, but able to care for most personal needs, 50=requires considerable assistance and frequent medical care, 40=disabled; requires special care and assistance, 30=severely disabled; hospital admission is indicated although death not imminent, 20=very sick; hospital admission necessary, 10=moribund; fatal processes progressing rapidly and 0=dead, where lower score=worse survival for most serious illnesses.

Ambulatory status for each Val30Met participant was collected using ambulatory data collection forms in \[B3461020 (Fx-005), B3461021 (Fx-006)\] or forms based on modified polyneuropathy disability (mPND) score in B3461023 (after protocol amendment 1.1). The data were categorized to 3 ambulation stages: Stage 1 (normal), Stage 2 (some assistance required), or Stage 3 (not ambulatory).

Ambulatory status for each Val30Met participant was collected using ambulatory data collection forms in \[B3461020 (Fx-005), B3461021 (Fx-006)\] or forms based on mPND score in B3461023 (after protocol amendment 1.1). The data were categorized to 3 ambulation stages: Stage 1 (normal), Stage 2 (some assistance required), or Stage 3 (not ambulatory).

Ambulatory status for each Val30Met participant was collected using ambulatory data collection forms in \[B3461020 (Fx-005), B3461021 (Fx-006)\] or forms based on mPND score in B3461023 (after protocol amendment 1.1). The data were categorized to 3 ambulation stages: Stage 1 (normal), Stage 2 (some assistance required), or Stage 3 (not ambulatory).

Ambulatory status for each NonVal30Met participant was collected using ambulatory data collection forms in B3461022 (Fx1A-201) or forms based on mPND score in B3461023 (after protocol amendment 1.1). The data were categorized to 3 ambulation stages: Stage 1 (normal), Stage 2 (some assistance required), or Stage 3 (not ambulatory).

Ambulatory status for each NonVal30Met participant was collected using ambulatory data collection forms in B3461022 (Fx1A-201) or forms based on mPND score in B3461023 (after protocol amendment 1.1). The data were categorized to 3 ambulation stages: Stage 1 (normal), Stage 2 (some assistance required), or Stage 3 (not ambulatory).

Ambulatory status for each NonVal30Met participant was collected using ambulatory data collection forms in B3461022 (Fx1A-201) or forms based on mPND score in B3461023 (after protocol amendment 1.1). The data were categorized to 3 ambulation stages: Stage 1 (normal), Stage 2 (some assistance required), or Stage 3 (not ambulatory).