Body movements as biomarkers: Machine Learning-based prediction of HPA axis reactivity to stress

Luca Abel, Robert Richer, Felicitas Burkhardt, Miriam Kurz, Veronika Ringgold, Lena Schindler-Gmelch, Bjoern M. Eskofier, Nicolas Rohleder

Abstract: Highlights•The endocrine stress response can be partly predicted from body posture and movements.•The use of Machine learning reveals subtle movement patterns linked to individual stress reactivity.•Stress-induced movement inhibition might be a promising extension to established biomarkers.

External IDs:doi:10.1016/j.psyneuen.2025.107528