Testing Methods to Increase the Frequency of Lucid Dreaming

Sleep Wake Disorders Clinical Trial

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Official title:

Behaviors Of Boredom, Memory, and Wakefulness, and Their Relation to Determining the Frequency of Lucid Dreaming

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06440226
• Other study ID #: ReserologyRF
• Secondary ID: Grantee 00001000
• Status: Completed
• Start date: January 9, 2024
• Est. completion date: May 2, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: May 2024
• Source: Reserology Research Foundation
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

This study investigates the impact of lucid dreaming on individuals and explores methods to increase the likelihood of inducing lucid dreams intentionally. This study explores the impact of lucid dreaming on individuals, examining how this unique state of consciousness affects mental and emotional well-being. It further explores various methods aimed at increasing the likelihood of intentionally inducing lucid dreams. By analyzing scientific literature and experimental findings, the research highlights the potential therapeutic and creative benefits of lucid dreaming. Additionally, the study offers practical techniques designed to enhance the frequency of lucid dreams, such as maintaining a dream journal, eye movement before sleep, and recall of memories. These approaches provide individuals with tools to harness the power of lucid dreaming for personal growth and self-discovery.This study highlights the potential benefits of lucid dreaming and provides practical techniques for enhancing its frequency.

Description:

This detailed study explores the profound impact of lucid dreaming on individuals and assesses various techniques designed to intentionally induce lucid dreams. Lucid dreaming, where dreamers are aware that they are dreaming and can often control their dreams' content, has long intrigued both the scientific community and the general public due to its potential for deep psychological insight and self-improvement.

The primary objective of the research was to investigate methods that could significantly increase the likelihood of inducing lucid dreams.

In continuation, the study explores various methodologies aimed at increasing the probability of individuals intentionally inducing lucid dreams. Techniques such as targeted memory reactivation, where dreamers set intentions before sleep, are scrutinized for their effectiveness. The research examines how these methods align with neuroscientific understandings of sleep phases, particularly REM sleep when lucid dreaming most frequently occurs. The correlation between sleep quality, dream recall frequency, and the propensity to experience lucid dreams is highlighted, proposing that enhancing one's sleep hygiene could indirectly foster the conditions suitable for lucid dreaming.

Analyzing extensive scientific literature and experimental data, the study discusses the uses of lucid dreaming as a cognitive tool. It examines scenarios that promote problem-solving and creative thinking through conscious navigation and manipulation of dream content. This allows individuals to rehearse skills, resolve conflicts, and explore creative avenues that may not be accessible in waking life.

Lastly, these approaches offer individuals practical tools to harness the power of lucid dreaming for personal growth and self-discovery. The study emphasizes the importance of intentionality in entering the lucid dreaming state and maintaining a mindset conducive to this during waking hours. The capacity to engage in lucid dreaming is presented as a meaningful pursuit that can contribute to one's mental health and creative expression, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of this complex cognitive phenomenon.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 101
• Est. completion date: May 2, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: April 26, 2024
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 30 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Normal blood pressure, Healthy weight, no record of sleep apnea, no difficulty sleeping, ages between 18-30 only.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Overweight(muscle being taken into consideration, not using BMI), high or low blood pressure,

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Sleep Wake Disorders

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Eye Movement Technique
Participants were instructed to move their eyes as much as possible with their eyes closed just before falling asleep. This technique aimed to mimic the Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep phase, which is often associated with more vivid and memorable dreams.
• Memory Recall of Previous Night's Thoughts
Another intervention involved asking participants to recall and think about their thoughts or events from the previous night before going to sleep. This method engaged cognitive processes related to memory and reflection, potentially setting the stage for increased awareness during sleep.
• Recall of Previous Lucid Dreams
Participants were also asked to recall their lucid dreams from previous nights. This intervention seemed to activate memory and awareness related to dreaming, which significantly increased the likelihood of experiencing lucid dreams the following night.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United Kingdom	Reserology Research	London

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Abdulraheem Mohamed Gouda

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United Kingdom, 

References & Publications (1)

Greenwald B, Lombard LA, Watanabe TK. Managing sleepiness after traumatic brain injury. PM R. 2011 May;3(5):480-5. doi: 10.1016/j.pmrj.2011.04.010. No abstract available. — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Testing the likelihood of Lucid Dreaming in Participants	Measuring the likelihood of lucid dreaming with the implementation of the methods mentioned in the behavioural section of this study.	4 months

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