Review of new evidence on effectiveness of different methods of lucid dream induction
International Journal of Medicine and Psychology March 28, 2024 DOI: 10.58224/2658-3313-2024-7-2-126-137 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Systematic review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 17 |
| Population | Studies on lucid dream induction methods |
| Topics | Lucid dreaming |
| Key findings | The mnemonic induction of lucid dreams (MILD) was the most effective method identified. |
Abstract
осознанные сновидения определяются как сны, в которых человек осознаёт, что спит, и при этом продолжает видеть сон. Прошло 11 лет с момента публикации предыдущего обзора эффективности методов индукции осознанных сновидений, поэтому настоящее исследование было направлено на обзор публикаций за последние 11 лет. Вторая цель состояла в повышении методологического качества исследований, включённых в обзор, путём использования только публикаций в рецензируемых научных журналах. Всего в настоящий обзор включено и проанализировано 17 исследований, из которых выявлено 12 методов индукции осознанных сновидений, причём 3 из этих 12 методов отсутствовали в предыдущем обзоре: метод осознанного сна, вызванного выходом из сна (dream exit induced lucid dream) (DEILD), метод осознанного сна, инициированного органами чувств (senses-initiated lucid dream) (SSILD), и снижение стресса на основе осознанности (mindfulness-based stress reduction) (MBSR). Наиболее эффективным оказался метод мнемонической индукции осознанных сновидений (mnemonic induction of lucid dreams) (MILD). Также выявлены 3 перспективных метода, для подтверждения эффективности которых требуются дальнейшие исследования: метод осознанного сна, вызванного выходом из сна (dream exit induced lucid dream) (DEILD), метод осознанного сна, инициированного органами чувств (SSILD), и комбинированная техника Толея (Tholey). lucid dreams are dreams where the person is aware that they are dreaming, which allows them to fully control the contents of the dream. Lucid dreams are being used increasingly more in psychology as a means for combating depression, developing self-confidence, and improving one’s overall psychological well-being. There are various methods for becoming aware of oneself in a dream, and new ones continue to be developed. The previous review of the effectiveness of various methods was published in 2012 and summarised information from publications prior to 2011, including data from non-peer-reviewed publications. This review summarises and analyses 17 studies published only in peer-reviewed scientific journals from 2011 to 2023 that report on the effectiveness of one or more methods for inducing lucid dreams. 12 methods were identified in total, 3 of which were not included in the 2012 review: dream exit induced lucid dream (DEILD), senses-initiated lucid dream (SSILD), and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR). The most effective method was the mnemonic induction of lucid dreams (MILD). In addition, 3 promising methods were identified that require further research to confirm their effectiveness: dream exit induced lucid dream (DEILD), senses-initiated lucid dream (SSILD) and Tholey’s combined technique.
Comparable studies
Other systematic reviews and meta-analyses on lucid dreaming, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucid dreaming incidence: A quality effects meta-analysis of 50 years of research | 2016 | Meta-analysis | |
| A systematic review of new empirical data on lucid dream induction techniques. Peer-reviewed studies on lucid dream induction techniques | 2023 | Systematic review | n = 19 |
| The effectiveness of lucid dreaming therapy in patients with nightmares: A systematic review. Adults with chronic and recurring nightmares | 2023 | Systematic review | |
| Testing Precognition and an Altered State of Consciousness with Selected Participants in the Ganzfeld Participants selected for self-reported creativity, prior psi experience or belief, or... | 2020 | Prospective meta-analysis | n = 60 |
| The relationship between mindfulness and lucid dreaming: A systematic review. | 2025 | Systematic review |
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