ALS study probes hidden social struggles
NCT ID NCT04406675
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) affects social thinking, like recognizing emotions in faces and voices. Researchers will compare 74 ALS patients to healthy volunteers using video-based tests. The goal is to better understand these challenges, which can impact daily life and caregiving.
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CHU Angers
Angers, Angers, 49933, France
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