The effectiveness of lucid dreaming therapy in patients with nightmares: A systematic review.
L'Encephale October 1, 2023 R Ouchene, N El Habchi, A Demina et al. 24 citations
Lucid dreaming therapy (LDT) appears effective in reducing nightmare frequency among adults with chronic and recurring nightmares, based on a systematic review of four randomized controlled trials, two case series, and five case reports. Nightmares affect 2% to 8% of the general population and can lead to serious psychiatric and physical consequences. No studies were identified in children. The review notes that while the included studies have limited internal validity, the initial results are encouraging, though larger and more rigorous research is needed to better assess LDT's utility for nightmares.