We are interested in measuring several biosignals (e.g. heart rate, electrodermal activity and EMG) at rest and during cognitive tasks. Does anyone know a paper about which medication should be excluded during subject recruiting because it affects heart rate, electrodermal activity and electromyographic measurements in a negative way? Thank you in advance.
Don't forget "common" drugs like caffeine (coffee, energy drinks)... http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00726-005-0302-x
When ever possible your subjects should not be taking cardiac drugs, psychotropic drugs, antihistimines, food based stimulants and even insulin. Some studies also limit gender because of the CV effects of biological rhythms and birth control. OTC Pain meds can have an effect on vascular reactivity as well. Keep in mind that careful interviews are necessary to find out the real truth about OTC, and food stimulants because many individuals simply do not think about these. In our studies at Mayo on ED and mental stress, self reports were not useful. Stress was very related to a person's evocative memory and overall sensitivity. You could look at the cardiology papers by Amir LermanMD and see his criteria. He is the expert on this.
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