Evaluation of the socially evaluated cold-pressor group test (SECPT-G) in the general population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In stress research, economic instruments for introducing acute stress responses are needed. In this study, we investigated whether the socially evaluated cold-pressor group test (SECPT-G) induces salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) and/or cortisol responses in the general population and whether this is associated with anthropometric, experimental, and lifestyle factors.

Methods

A sample of 91 participants from the general population was recruited. Salivary cortisol and sAA levels were assessed prior to (t ₀), immediately after (t ₁), and 10 min after the SECPT-G (t ₂).

Results

A robust cortisol increase was found immediately after the SECPT-G, which further increased between t ₁ and t <

SUBMITTER: Becker L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6697040 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature