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  • The relationship between cortisol, a key stress hormone, and dream experiences remains largely unexplored.
  • Understanding how physiological factors like cortisol influence dream content and recall is crucial for sleep research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential impact of cortisol levels on dream recall and emotional affect.
  • To examine these effects in relation to the menstrual cycle phases in female participants.

Main Methods:

  • Salivary cortisol levels were measured in 15 men and 15 women over three consecutive days.
  • Participants reported dream recall and affect (pleasant/unpleasant) upon waking.
  • Female participants completed the study twice, during luteal and follicular phases of their menstrual cycle.

Main Results:

  • Higher evening and morning cortisol levels showed a trend towards increased dream recall.
  • A significant association was found between elevated morning cortisol levels (above 19.1 nmol/L) and positive dream affect (OR: 4.444, p=0.039).
  • No significant correlation was detected between menstrual cycle phases and dream recall or affect.

Conclusions:

  • Cortisol may function as a neuromodulator influencing dream recall and emotional content.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the complex role of cortisol in sleep and dreaming.