Age

18–70

Sex

ALL

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

Age 18-70.
Experienced a traumatic and were at risk (or perceived risk) of serious injury to themselves or others in their surroundings.
Signed an informed consent form.

Age under 18 or over 70.
Severe or complex physical injury, such as severe head trauma, massive burns or injuries that require surgery under full anesthesia.
A personal history of Psychotic state or PTSD.
Pregnancy
Weight below 45 Kg or over 120 Kg.
Hair shorter than 1.5 cm.

A Correlation Between Hair Cortisol Levels and the Development of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)