A systematic review of new empirical data on lucid dream induction techniques.
Journal of sleep research June 1, 2023 Shuyue Tan, Jialin Fan 35 citations
Lucid dreams are dreams where the dreamer knows they are dreaming. A review of 19 peer-reviewed studies from the past decade identified 14 lucid dream induction techniques. The mnemonic induction of lucid dreams technique was the most effective. Two newer techniques—the senses-initiated lucid dream technique and galantamine intervention—also show promise but require further replication. The overall methodological quality of the studies was higher than in a previous review: 17 studies had moderate quality, and only three had poor quality. The review also proposes a modified classification for induction techniques: cognitive techniques, external stimulation, substance intervention, and cortical stimulation.