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Induction of Lucid Dreams: A Systematic Review of Evidence

Tadas Stumbrys, Daniel Erlacher, M. Schädlich, Michael Schredl 2012 Consciousness and Cognition

This comprehensive review of 35 studies found that interrupting sleep and setting a strong mental intention is the most effective drug-free way to trigger a lucid dream. It served as a critical wake-up call for the field, demanding higher scientific standards and more rigorous testing of popular induction methods.

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