Ancient dream yoga meets modern science: could lucid dreaming ease anxiety?
NCT ID NCT07217340
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a program inspired by Tibetan Dream Yoga—combining meditation, lucid dreaming, and virtual reality—is feasible for people with mild anxiety. Twenty-five healthy adults with good dream recall took part. The main goal was to see if people would stick with the program and find it acceptable, not to measure anxiety relief. Early results on sleep, dreaming, and thinking were also explored.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Dream Yoga Inspired Intervention (behavioral: meditation, lucid dreaming, VR)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a new, non-drug approach to ease anxiety and improve sleep and mental flexibility.
What could go wrong
This is a very early feasibility trial with only 25 people. It tests whether the program is acceptable, not whether it works for anxiety. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Locations
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Contemplative Sciences Center
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908., United States
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Cresap Laboratory
Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States