Emotional feeling in patients suffering from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Abstract : Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a fatal and progressive neurodegenerative disorder involving motor neurons of the cerebral cortex, brain stem and spinal cord. Besides the motor signs, cognitive disorders and apathy may be present and may impact the survival time. These elements are therefore to be taken into consideration for medical care because they can influence the disease evolution. The literature shows low psychopathological disorders in this population despite its poor prognosis. The main objective of this study is to explore the emotional feeling in apathetic and non-apathetic patients in relation to their anxiety and depressive symptoms.