Gait-Based AI Models for Detecting Sarcopenia and Cognitive Decline Using Sensor Fusion

<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Sarcopenia and cognitive decline (CD) are prevalent in aging populations, impacting functionality and quality of life. The early detection of these diseases is challenging, often relying on in-person screening, which is difficult to implement regularly. This...

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Main Authors: Rocío Aznar-Gimeno, Jose Luis Perez-Lasierra, Pablo Pérez-Lázaro, Irene Bosque-López, Marina Azpíroz-Puente, Pilar Salvo-Ibáñez, Martin Morita-Hernandez, Ana Caren Hernández-Ruiz, Antonio Gómez-Bernal, María de la Vega Rodrigalvarez-Chamarro, José-Víctor Alfaro-Santafé, Rafael del Hoyo-Alonso, Javier Alfaro-Santafé
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author Rocío Aznar-Gimeno
Jose Luis Perez-Lasierra
Pablo Pérez-Lázaro
Irene Bosque-López
Marina Azpíroz-Puente
Pilar Salvo-Ibáñez
Martin Morita-Hernandez
Ana Caren Hernández-Ruiz
Antonio Gómez-Bernal
María de la Vega Rodrigalvarez-Chamarro
José-Víctor Alfaro-Santafé
Rafael del Hoyo-Alonso
Javier Alfaro-Santafé
author_facet Rocío Aznar-Gimeno
Jose Luis Perez-Lasierra
Pablo Pérez-Lázaro
Irene Bosque-López
Marina Azpíroz-Puente
Pilar Salvo-Ibáñez
Martin Morita-Hernandez
Ana Caren Hernández-Ruiz
Antonio Gómez-Bernal
María de la Vega Rodrigalvarez-Chamarro
José-Víctor Alfaro-Santafé
Rafael del Hoyo-Alonso
Javier Alfaro-Santafé
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description <b>Background/Objectives</b>: Sarcopenia and cognitive decline (CD) are prevalent in aging populations, impacting functionality and quality of life. The early detection of these diseases is challenging, often relying on in-person screening, which is difficult to implement regularly. This study aims to develop artificial intelligence algorithms based on gait analysis, integrating sensor and computer vision (CV) data, to detect sarcopenia and CD. <b>Methods</b>: A cross-sectional case-control study was conducted involving 42 individuals aged 60 years or older. Participants were classified as having sarcopenia if they met the criteria established by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People and as having CD if their score in the Mini-Mental State Examination was ≤24 points. Gait patterns were assessed at usual walking speeds using sensors attached to the feet and lumbar region, and CV data were captured using a camera. Several key variables related to gait dynamics were extracted. Finally, machine learning models were developed using these variables to predict sarcopenia and CD. <b>Results</b>: Models based on sensor data, CV data, and a combination of both technologies achieved high predictive accuracy, particularly for CD. The best model for CD achieved an F1-score of 0.914, with a 95% sensitivity and 92% specificity. The combined technologies model for sarcopenia also demonstrated high performance, yielding an F1-score of 0.748 with a 100% sensitivity and 83% specificity. <b>Conclusions</b>: The study demonstrates that gait analysis through sensor and CV fusion can effectively screen for sarcopenia and CD. The multimodal approach enhances model accuracy, potentially supporting early disease detection and intervention in home settings.
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spelling doaj-art-63dbce7a0c524cd8b04326a44f37ebc32025-08-20T02:53:38ZengMDPI AGDiagnostics2075-44182024-12-011424288610.3390/diagnostics14242886Gait-Based AI Models for Detecting Sarcopenia and Cognitive Decline Using Sensor FusionRocío Aznar-Gimeno0Jose Luis Perez-Lasierra1Pablo Pérez-Lázaro2Irene Bosque-López3Marina Azpíroz-Puente4Pilar Salvo-Ibáñez5Martin Morita-Hernandez6Ana Caren Hernández-Ruiz7Antonio Gómez-Bernal8María de la Vega Rodrigalvarez-Chamarro9José-Víctor Alfaro-Santafé10Rafael del Hoyo-Alonso11Javier Alfaro-Santafé12Department of Big Data and Cognitive Systems, Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón (ITA), María de Luna 7-8, 50018 Zaragoza, SpainPodoactiva Research & Development Department, Biomechanical Unit, Parque Tecnológico Walqa, Ctra. N330a Km 566, 22197 Cuarte, SpainDepartment of Big Data and Cognitive Systems, Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón (ITA), María de Luna 7-8, 50018 Zaragoza, SpainDepartment of Big Data and Cognitive Systems, Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón (ITA), María de Luna 7-8, 50018 Zaragoza, SpainPodoactiva Research & Development Department, Biomechanical Unit, Parque Tecnológico Walqa, Ctra. N330a Km 566, 22197 Cuarte, SpainDepartment of Big Data and Cognitive Systems, Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón (ITA), María de Luna 7-8, 50018 Zaragoza, SpainPodoactiva Research & Development Department, Biomechanical Unit, Parque Tecnológico Walqa, Ctra. N330a Km 566, 22197 Cuarte, SpainDepartment of Big Data and Cognitive Systems, Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón (ITA), María de Luna 7-8, 50018 Zaragoza, SpainPodoactiva Research & Development Department, Biomechanical Unit, Parque Tecnológico Walqa, Ctra. N330a Km 566, 22197 Cuarte, SpainDepartment of Big Data and Cognitive Systems, Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón (ITA), María de Luna 7-8, 50018 Zaragoza, SpainPodoactiva Research & Development Department, Biomechanical Unit, Parque Tecnológico Walqa, Ctra. N330a Km 566, 22197 Cuarte, SpainDepartment of Big Data and Cognitive Systems, Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón (ITA), María de Luna 7-8, 50018 Zaragoza, SpainPodoactiva Research & Development Department, Biomechanical Unit, Parque Tecnológico Walqa, Ctra. N330a Km 566, 22197 Cuarte, Spain<b>Background/Objectives</b>: Sarcopenia and cognitive decline (CD) are prevalent in aging populations, impacting functionality and quality of life. The early detection of these diseases is challenging, often relying on in-person screening, which is difficult to implement regularly. This study aims to develop artificial intelligence algorithms based on gait analysis, integrating sensor and computer vision (CV) data, to detect sarcopenia and CD. <b>Methods</b>: A cross-sectional case-control study was conducted involving 42 individuals aged 60 years or older. Participants were classified as having sarcopenia if they met the criteria established by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People and as having CD if their score in the Mini-Mental State Examination was ≤24 points. Gait patterns were assessed at usual walking speeds using sensors attached to the feet and lumbar region, and CV data were captured using a camera. Several key variables related to gait dynamics were extracted. Finally, machine learning models were developed using these variables to predict sarcopenia and CD. <b>Results</b>: Models based on sensor data, CV data, and a combination of both technologies achieved high predictive accuracy, particularly for CD. The best model for CD achieved an F1-score of 0.914, with a 95% sensitivity and 92% specificity. The combined technologies model for sarcopenia also demonstrated high performance, yielding an F1-score of 0.748 with a 100% sensitivity and 83% specificity. <b>Conclusions</b>: The study demonstrates that gait analysis through sensor and CV fusion can effectively screen for sarcopenia and CD. The multimodal approach enhances model accuracy, potentially supporting early disease detection and intervention in home settings.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/14/24/2886inertial measurement unitwearable sensorartificial intelligencemachine learninghuman pose estimationmusculoskeletal disorders
spellingShingle Rocío Aznar-Gimeno
Jose Luis Perez-Lasierra
Pablo Pérez-Lázaro
Irene Bosque-López
Marina Azpíroz-Puente
Pilar Salvo-Ibáñez
Martin Morita-Hernandez
Ana Caren Hernández-Ruiz
Antonio Gómez-Bernal
María de la Vega Rodrigalvarez-Chamarro
José-Víctor Alfaro-Santafé
Rafael del Hoyo-Alonso
Javier Alfaro-Santafé
Gait-Based AI Models for Detecting Sarcopenia and Cognitive Decline Using Sensor Fusion
Diagnostics
inertial measurement unit
wearable sensor
artificial intelligence
machine learning
human pose estimation
musculoskeletal disorders
title Gait-Based AI Models for Detecting Sarcopenia and Cognitive Decline Using Sensor Fusion
title_full Gait-Based AI Models for Detecting Sarcopenia and Cognitive Decline Using Sensor Fusion
title_fullStr Gait-Based AI Models for Detecting Sarcopenia and Cognitive Decline Using Sensor Fusion
title_full_unstemmed Gait-Based AI Models for Detecting Sarcopenia and Cognitive Decline Using Sensor Fusion
title_short Gait-Based AI Models for Detecting Sarcopenia and Cognitive Decline Using Sensor Fusion
title_sort gait based ai models for detecting sarcopenia and cognitive decline using sensor fusion
topic inertial measurement unit
wearable sensor
artificial intelligence
machine learning
human pose estimation
musculoskeletal disorders
url https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/14/24/2886
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