Prevalence of a Phenomenon of Epic Dream Disorder
- Conditions
- Dream Disorder
- Registration Number
- NCT05872594
- Brief Summary
A single-center, cross-sectional, non-interventional study based on the sleep department of the Kozhevnikov Clinic for Nervous Diseases at Sechenov University. A.Y. Kozhevnikov Sechenov University is being conducted between September 2022 and December 2023 to assess the prevalence and associated symptoms and risk factors of a multiple dreams with vivid emotion, causing morning and daytime symptoms - phenomenon of Epic Dream Disorder (EDD). Demographic, sleep and psychological characteristics of people with multiple dreams will be identified, including the following standardized scales: Spielberger Anxiety Scale, Beck Depression Scale, Shortened Sleep Questionnaire. Data will be collected by mean of online questionnaire tool. According to the data obtained, prevalence of the phenomenon, differences between continuous, rank and categorical variables will be calculated in participants with and without EDD. Multivariate logistic regression will be performed to assess associated risk factors of EDD.
- Detailed Description
In clinical practice, there are patients complaining for numerous dreams, which negatively affect the daytime well-being of patients, although these complaints do not fall into the category of nightmares. There are currently no data on the prevalence of the phenomenon of this phenomenon. Studies conducted on small groups of patients have found that they are more likely to have chronic pain syndrome, family history of their complaints.
The proposed study will be able to provide the first data on the prevalence and concomitant symptoms of multiple dreams. This will allow the authors to give a more precise definition of this phenomenon, describe its concomitant symptoms, and evaluate the relevance of its diagnosis and treatment. The results of the study will set the stage for further clinical research on the pathogenesis and therapy approaches. The further studies are needed to explain the causes of this phenomenon to the patients and provide them with the necessary assistance.
In view of the high workload of the medical staff, and clinical centers under the COVID-19 pandemic, and in order to increase convenience for both study participants and the researchers, data for this study will be collected remotely. The implementation of the study objectives did not require a face-to-face examination of the participants. Internet-based data collection will further simplify the processing of the data. This approach to conducting the study has already shown its applicability in a number of clinical trials.
The study will be conducted at the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Russian Ministry of Health, UTH No. 3, Clinic of Nervous Diseases. A.Y. Kozhevnikov, Department of Sleep Medicine.
This study plans to inсlude all participants who agreed to participate (i.e., who clicked on the button "agree" after reading informed consent form). Information about the study and link to the questionnaires and informed consent form will be spreaded in social media, student communities, and university departmental staff communities The demographic, sleep, and psychological characteristics of people with multiple dreams will be assessed. Then a statistical analysis will be performed to compare the differences in rank, continuous, and categorical variables, and perform a multivariate logistic regression.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 1000
- consent to participate in the study, expressed by ticking the appropriate box on the website after reading the text of the informed consent, confirming their understanding of the study and their consent to participate in it;
- age < 18 years; This criterion is evaluated when completing the questionnaire, questionnaires from participants under 18 years old will not be included in the statistical analysis
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Prevalence of the phenomenon of epic dream disorder Through study completion, an average of 1 year prevalence of the disease - the proportion of participants with the diagnosed epic dream disorder to the whole sample
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method State anxiety symptoms Through study completion, an average of 1 year State anxiety by Spielberger Anxiety Scale
Demographic outcomes: Age Through study completion, an average of 1 year Age in years
Demographic outcomes: name your department Through study completion, an average of 1 year For students only
use of nicotine Through study completion, an average of 1 year Fact and frequency of use of nicotine
dreams during daytime nap Through study completion, an average of 1 year Presence of dreams during daytime nap (yes or no)
discomfort after the night of active dreaming Through study completion, an average of 1 year Presence of discomfort after the night of active dreaming in the morning or during the day
duration of complaints Through study completion, an average of 1 year Question: how long do you experience multiple dreams
triggers of active dreaming Through study completion, an average of 1 year Were you able to identify a factor or event that triggered the appearance of multiple dreams? If yes, specify.
Intensity of speech activity in dream Through study completion, an average of 1 year range 1-5
Intensity of swimming in dream Through study completion, an average of 1 year range 1-5
Impression that your brain stays awake while you sleep Through study completion, an average of 1 year range 1-5
Dose of medications Through study completion, an average of 1 year Question about the dose of medication, if any
Frequency of medications Through study completion, an average of 1 year Question about the frequency of medications use, if any
Demographic outcomes: Sex Through study completion, an average of 1 year options (male, female)
Demographic outcomes: Weight Through study completion, an average of 1 year Weight in kg
Demographic outcomes: Employment status Through study completion, an average of 1 year choose category for the employment status and specify your scope of activities if any
Medical history Through study completion, an average of 1 year Presence of any chronic illnesses (specify the name)
Intensity of walking in dream Through study completion, an average of 1 year range 1-5
Demographic outcomes: Height Through study completion, an average of 1 year Height in cm
Demographic outcomes: Level of education Through study completion, an average of 1 year choose category for the level of education
Demographic outcomes: name the University Through study completion, an average of 1 year For students only
Demographic outcomes: year of study Through study completion, an average of 1 year For students only
Average duration of sleep Through study completion, an average of 1 year hours
Intensity of monotonous physical movements in dream Through study completion, an average of 1 year range 1-5
Intensity of jumping in dream Through study completion, an average of 1 year range 1-5
awakenings during the night Through study completion, an average of 1 year Number of awakenings during the night
Seasonal fluctuation of the multiple dreams Through study completion, an average of 1 year During which season do the multiple dreams occur more often
Trait anxiety symptoms Through study completion, an average of 1 year Trait anxiety by Spielberger Anxiety Scale
Intensity of running in dream Through study completion, an average of 1 year range 1-5
Intensity of trip by transport in dream Through study completion, an average of 1 year range 1-5
Subjective symptoms in the morning after a night of active dreaming Through study completion, an average of 1 year Presence and length of the other symptoms, if any
Family history of Excessive dream disorder Through study completion, an average of 1 year Did any of your family members has the same complaints, if yes, specify
Shortened Sleep Questionnaire Through study completion, an average of 1 year Validated questionnaire to evaluate insomniac complaints, parasomnias, use of medications, hypersomnias, sleep related breathe disorders
recalling dreams upon awakening Through study completion, an average of 1 year Question: After waking up, do you remember what you saw in the dream? with 3 options - I remember that I had a dream, but I don't remember what it was about
* I remember what the dream was about
* I remember all the details of the dreamAny peculiarities of your dream Through study completion, an average of 1 year specify
characteristics of dream content Through study completion, an average of 1 year Intensity of negative emotions (range 1-5)
Awareness of a dream Through study completion, an average of 1 year I don't realize I'm dreaming; I am aware that I am dreaming, but I have no control; Awareness of dreaming and controlling; I realize that I'm dreaming and I can change the plot
Use of medications Through study completion, an average of 1 year Question about the use of medication, no or yes (specify the name)
Frequency of nights with multiple dreams Through study completion, an average of 1 year Number of nights per week
Depression symptoms Through study completion, an average of 1 year Beck Depression scale
Amount of dreams during the night Through study completion, an average of 1 year specify number (0, 1, 2, 3 and more)
Intensity of thought activity in dream Through study completion, an average of 1 year range 1-5
Intensity of flight in dream Through study completion, an average of 1 year range 1-5
use of alcohol Through study completion, an average of 1 year Fact and frequency of use of alcohol
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
II.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)
🇷🇺Moscow, Russian Federation
II.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)🇷🇺Moscow, Russian FederationMikhail Poluektov, PhDContactPolina Pchelina, PhDSub Investigator