Experiences of participating in cortisol awakening response research: “I was more conscious than usual, I wanted to get it right”

Cortisol awakening response (CAR) research relies upon self-collected saliva sampling during the post-awakening period. It is unknown how the CAR protocol is perceived and how they may affect typical routines relevant to CAR methodology. CAR assessment is sensitive to state variables, suggesting tha...

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Main Authors: Natasha Ramachandran, Nina Smyth, Sanjay Joban, Maria Flynn, Angela Clow, Lisa Thorn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
Series:Comprehensive Psychoneuroendocrinology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666497624000523