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24/08/2026

A new case report published in Headache Medicine describes two patients who experienced out-of-body experiences (OBEs) during migraine with aura.

Both patients briefly perceived themselves from outside their bodies just before or during a migraine attack. The episodes lasted 5-10 minutes and were followed by typical migraine symptoms. Medical examinations found no evidence of stroke or other neurological disorders.

The authors suggest these experiences may result from temporary changes in a brain region involved in body perception and self-awareness. Although based on only two cases, the report highlights how changes in brain activity can temporarily alter the sense of self.

Study:
https://headachemedicine.com.br/hm/article/view/1566

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18/08/2026

A 2026 meta-analysis published in the journal Dreaming explored links between personality, dreams, nightmares, and lucid dreaming.

Researchers Jai Marin, Noah Thomas and Lan Nguyen analyzed 89 studies involving more than 65,000 participants. People with higher levels of neuroticism were more likely to experience frequent nightmares, emotional dreams, and distressing dream experiences.

The study also found that openness to experience was linked to better dream recall, more vivid dreams, dream sharing, and a higher likelihood of lucid dreaming. According to the researchers, people who are more curious and imaginative may engage more deeply with dreams.

The findings suggest that dreams may reflect stable personality traits, emotional processing, creativity, and mental well-being.

Source:
https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2027-47158-001

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14/08/2026

August 14 – Happy Birthday to Victor Spoormaker!

Today we celebrate the birthday of Victor Spoormaker, a Dutch researcher whose work has contributed to the scientific study of lucid dreaming.

Among his best-known studies is research suggesting that lucid dreaming may help reduce recurring nightmares. It was among the earliest studies to explore the therapeutic potential of lucid dreaming.

Using EEG, Spoormaker also showed that brain regions involved in self-awareness are more active during lucid than ordinary dreams. His research has also explored the relationship between lucid dreaming, metacognition, volition, and psychosis.

Today, he continues his work at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Munich, where his recent research focuses on sleep, cognition, and brain function.

The scientist’s works are available on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Victor-I-Spoormaker-323261

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10/08/2026

A new study published in a neurology journal examined sleep paralysis in 499 medical students and found that 33.9% had experienced at least one episode while falling asleep or waking up.

Episodes were often accompanied by sensations of flying, out-of-body experiences, chest pressure, suffocation, and vivid hallucinations. Nearly 44% reported seeing shadows, figures, or entities sitting on their chest, while 35% heard unusual sounds or footsteps.

Most episodes were occasional, but 6.2% met the criteria for recurrent isolated sleep paralysis.

The findings suggest that sleep paralysis is common among young adults and closely linked to altered states of consciousness and out-of-body experiences.

Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42268274/

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24/07/2026

A new study published in the journal Dreaming investigated whether lucid dreaming training could improve emotional processing.

However, the strongest effects were linked to REM sleep itself rather than lucid dreaming.

Researchers Jamie Tartar, Logan Bratter, Shiny Lal, and Jonathan Banks studied 80 participants who underwent EEG sleep monitoring and completed lucid dreaming training.

The training did not increase the number of lucid dreams. However, participants who spent more time in REM sleep performed better on cognitive tasks despite negative emotional distractions.

The findings suggest that REM sleep may help regulate emotions and protect cognitive function even without lucid dreaming.

Source:
https://doi.org/10.1037/drm0000345

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22/07/2026

A new study published in J Sleep Res explored the relationship between sleep paralysis and interoception, the ability to notice and interpret internal bodily signals.

Researchers Giuseppe Forte, Danilo Giaccari, Francesca Favieri, and Maria Casagrande surveyed 210 participants and found that about one in four had experienced at least one episode of sleep paralysis.

Sleep paralysis was not associated with poor sleep quality or chronic anxiety. Instead, it was linked to insomnia symptoms and greater sensitivity to internal bodily sensations.

The findings suggest that sleep paralysis may occur when REM-related atonia overlaps with conscious awareness, blurring the boundaries between the body, sleep, and consciousness.

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42283104/

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17/07/2026

A recent study published in the International Journal of Dream Research found that many teenagers experience lucid dreams even if they do not know the term "lucid dreaming."

Researchers Michael Schredl and Lillien Müller surveyed 226 adolescents aged 10–20. About 53% reported at least one lucid dream, meaning they realized they were dreaming while asleep. Only about one third knew what lucid dreaming was before the study.

The researchers found no significant increase in lucid dream frequency with age, suggesting that lucid dreaming may begin relatively early and remain stable throughout adolescence.

The authors suggest that future research should examine whether lucid dreaming could help adolescents cope with nightmares, anxiety, and emotional stress.

Source: https://doi.org/10.11588/ijodr.2025.2.112175

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15/07/2026

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