No effects of repeated forced wakings during three consecutive nights on morning cortisol awakening responses (CAR): A preliminary study

Aug 8, 2007Psychoneuroendocrinology

No changes in morning stress hormone levels after being forced to stay awake for three nights in a row: a preliminary study

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Abstract

A significant difference was found between night time cortisol responses to awakening and the morning cortisol awakening response (CAR).

  • Cortisol levels did not rise significantly during the first half of the night after awakenings.
  • Some reactivity in cortisol levels was observed during awakenings in the early morning hours.
  • Pronounced cortisol awakening responses were noted in the morning before participants got out of bed.
  • The morning CAR after disturbed sleep was similar to the CAR following undisturbed sleep.

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