Paraliż senny
Epidemiologia

Paraliż senny to przejściowa niezdolność do ruchu lub mowy podczas przejścia między snem REM a czuwaniem, występująca u około 7,6% populacji ogólnej, choć w niektórych badaniach częstość ta sięga nawet 20-30%. Szczególnie wysokie ryzyko obserwuje się u studentów (28,3%), pacjentów psychiatrycznych (31,9%) oraz osób z narkolepsją (30-50%). Epizody paraliżu sennego najczęściej pojawiają się w dzieciństwie, okresie dojrzewania lub wczesnej dorosłości, z szczytem występowania między 16 a 19 rokiem życia. Czynniki ryzyka obejmują nieregularny rytm snu, deprywację snu, pozycję na wznak podczas snu, stres, zaburzenia lękowe, PTSD, a także obecność chorób somatycznych. Występuje także potencjalne podłoże genetyczne, choć dowody są niejednoznaczne. Paraliż senny może manifestować się jako izolowane zjawisko lub w kontekście innych zaburzeń snu, takich jak narkolepsja czy obturacyjny bezdech senny.

Epidemiologia paraliżu sennego

Paraliż senny (ang. Sleep paralysis) to zjawisko psychobiologiczne spowodowane tymczasowym zaburzeniem architektury snu REM, charakteryzujące się przejściową niezdolnością do poruszania się lub mówienia podczas przejścia między stanem czuwania a snem. Zjawisko to występuje stosunkowo często w populacji ogólnej i jest przedmiotem licznych badań epidemiologicznych, które dostarczają istotnych informacji na temat częstości jego występowania w różnych grupach populacyjnych.123

Częstość występowania w populacji ogólnej

Systematyczne przeglądy literatury obejmujące łącznie 36533 pacjentów wskazują, że około 7,6% populacji ogólnej doświadcza co najmniej jednego epizodu paraliżu sennego w ciągu życia. Jest to więc zjawisko stosunkowo powszechne, choć częstość jego występowania jest znacznie niższa niż w niektórych grupach szczególnego ryzyka.123

Dane epidemiologiczne dotyczące częstości występowania paraliżu sennego w populacji ogólnej są jednak dość zróżnicowane. Niektóre badania wskazują, że zjawisko to może dotyczyć nawet 20-30% osób w ciągu życia, z czego około 5% doświadcza regularnych epizodów. W badaniu przeprowadzonym przez Ohayon i współpracowników zaobserwowano, że 6,2% z 494 zdrowych badanych zgłosiło co najmniej jeden epizod izolowanego paraliżu sennego w ciągu życia, z czego 4% zgłaszało mniej niż jeden epizod miesięcznie, a 0,8% więcej niż jeden epizod tygodniowo.456

Badania z różnych krajów, w tym Kanady, Chin, Anglii, Japonii i Nigerii, wskazują, że od 20% do 60% osób zgłasza doświadczenie co najmniej jednego epizodu paraliżu sennego w ciągu życia. Tak duża rozbieżność może wynikać z różnic metodologicznych, kulturowych interpretacji doświadczenia oraz gotowości do zgłaszania takich incydentów.78

Częstość występowania w populacjach szczególnych

Dane epidemiologiczne wskazują na znacznie wyższą częstość występowania paraliżu sennego w określonych grupach populacyjnych. W szczególności:

  • Studenci – około 28,3% doświadcza przynajmniej jednego epizodu paraliżu sennego w ciągu życia17
  • Pacjenci psychiatryczni – około 31,9% zgłasza co najmniej jeden epizod13
  • Pacjenci z narkolepsją – od 30% do 50% doświadcza paraliżu sennego jako objawu towarzyszącego79

Interesujące jest, że różnica w częstości występowania paraliżu sennego między studentami a pacjentami psychiatrycznymi jest zaskakująco mała, co sugeruje, że czynniki związane ze stylem życia i stresem mogą odgrywać istotną rolę w patogenezie tego zjawiska.1

Czynniki demograficzne wpływające na występowanie paraliżu sennego

Badania epidemiologiczne dostarczają dowodów na to, że występowanie paraliżu sennego może być związane z różnymi czynnikami demograficznymi:

Rozkład wiekowy

Paraliż senny może rozpocząć się w każdym wieku, ale pierwsze objawy najczęściej pojawiają się w dzieciństwie, okresie dojrzewania lub wczesnej dorosłości. Po rozpoczęciu w latach nastoletnich, epizody mogą występować częściej w późniejszych dekadach życia.1 Około 36% populacji ogólnej doświadczającej izolowanego paraliżu sennego rozwija go między 25 a 44 rokiem życia.7

W badaniu przeprowadzonym na 8162 osobach, skumulowane doświadczenie paraliżu sennego wynosiło 39,6%, przy czym szczyt występowania przypadał na 16 rok życia. Badania wśród studentów z różnych uniwersytetów wskazują na częstość występowania od 30% do 40%, ze szczytem występowania między 17 a 19 rokiem życia.5

Rozkład płci

Dane dotyczące różnic w częstości występowania paraliżu sennego między płciami są niejednoznaczne. Niektóre badania sugerują, że paraliż senny występuje równie często u mężczyzn i kobiet, inne wskazują na nieznacznie niższą częstość występowania u mężczyzn niż u kobiet.71

Czynniki etniczne i rasowe

Istnieją dowody na to, że częstość występowania paraliżu sennego jest wyższa w populacjach nie-białych. Badania sugerują, że zjawisko to może być częstsze wśród osób pochodzenia azjatyckiego, afrykańskiego lub latynoskiego, chociaż nie jest to pewne.11011

W Japonii przeprowadzone badanie wykazało, że około 40% populacji ogólnej doświadcza paraliżu sennego, co przypisywano aktywnym życiu nocnym i zróżnicowanemu stylowi życia. Najwyższą częstość występowania odnotowano wśród Kambodżan, u których występuje również wysoki poziom ciężkich urazów, PTSD i zaburzeń paniki.9

Różnice regionalne

Występowanie paraliżu sennego wykazuje znaczne różnice regionalne:

  • W badaniu porównującym studentów kanadyjskich i japońskich, częstość występowania paraliżu sennego była podobna (Kanada: 41,9%, Japonia: 38,9%), ale charakterystyka fenomenu znacznie się różniła – ponad 55% kanadyjskich i tylko około 15% japońskich studentów określało to doświadczenie jako „rodzaj snu”.12
  • W Arabii Saudyjskiej badanie wykazało, że 97,5% uczestników było świadomych zjawiska paraliżu sennego (nazywanego tam „Al-Jathoum”), co wskazuje na wysoką świadomość tego zjawiska w tamtejszej populacji.13
  • W Polsce częstość występowania paraliżu sennego wśród studentów wyniosła 32%, co jest nieznacznie wyższe niż średnia częstość występowania w innych populacjach studenckich na świecie (28,3%).142

Korelacje medyczne paraliżu sennego

Paraliż senny może występować jako izolowane zjawisko (izolowany paraliż senny, IPS) lub w kontekście innych zaburzeń snu i chorób psychicznych, co ma istotne znaczenie dla praktyki klinicznej i diagnostyki różnicowej.3

Związek z zaburzeniami snu

Paraliż senny jest często powiązany z innymi zaburzeniami snu:

  • Narkolepsja – paraliż senny występuje u około 30-50% pacjentów z narkolepsją i jest jednym z objawów pomocniczych tej choroby. W wielu przypadkach pacjenci z narkolepsją doświadczają paraliżu sennego każdej nocy w niektórych okresach życia, ale staje się on znacznie rzadszy w innych okresach.795
  • Obturacyjny bezdech senny – zaburzenie to może prowadzić do fragmentacji snu i zwiększonego ryzyka wystąpienia paraliżu sennego.1516
  • Bezsenność – badania wykazały, że samoopisywane objawy bezsenności są predyktorem późniejszych epizodów paraliżu sennego.617

Związek z zaburzeniami psychicznymi

Przeglądy systematyczne literatury wykazały szereg czynników związanych zarówno z częstością, jak i intensywnością epizodów paraliżu sennego, w tym problemy ze snem i zaburzenia psychiczne. Paraliż senny jest szczególnie częsty w przypadku zaburzenia stresowego pourazowego (PTSD) i zaburzenia panicznego.18

Szczegółowe analizy epidemiologiczne wskazują na następujące korelacje:

  • Pacjenci z zaburzeniami lękowymi, takimi jak uogólnione zaburzenie lękowe (15,8% częstości paraliżu sennego), zaburzenie paniczne (20,8-30,6%) i fobia społeczna (22%), są szczególnie narażeni.1914
  • Wiele badań ujawnia związek paraliżu sennego z PTSD i traumatycznymi doświadczeniami. Obecność jakiegokolwiek rodzaju zaburzenia psychicznego u badanych wiązała się z 1,77-krotnie wyższym ilorazem szans dla paraliżu sennego w porównaniu z osobami zdrowymi psychicznie.20
  • Odsetek Afroamerykanów z zaburzeniami paniki w odniesieniu do paraliżu sennego był wyższy w porównaniu z populacją ogólną.9

Związek z zaburzeniami somatycznymi

Badania epidemiologiczne wskazują również na związek paraliżu sennego z chorobami somatycznymi:

  • Obecność jakiegokolwiek rodzaju zaburzenia somatycznego wiązała się z 1,34-krotnie wyższym ilorazem szans rozwoju paraliżu sennego.20
  • W grupie pacjentów z trzema problemami zdrowotnymi, iloraz szans dla rozwoju paraliżu sennego był 2,3 razy wyższy niż u osób, które miały mniej problemów zdrowotnych lub były zdrowe.20

Czynniki ryzyka paraliżu sennego

Zidentyfikowano liczne czynniki ryzyka związane z występowaniem i nasileniem paraliżu sennego, co ma istotne znaczenie dla profilaktyki i interwencji terapeutycznych.21

Czynniki związane ze stylem życia

Badania epidemiologiczne wskazują na istotny wpływ stylu życia na występowanie paraliżu sennego:

  • Nieregularny rytm snu – paraliż senny występuje częściej u osób z nieregularnym harmonogramem snu (np. u pracowników zmianowych).2223
  • Deprywacja snu – brak odpowiedniej ilości snu może zwiększać ryzyko wystąpienia paraliżu sennego.2425
  • Pozycja podczas snu – spanie na plecach (pozycja na wznak) związane jest z wyższym ryzykiem wystąpienia paraliżu sennego. W badaniu przeprowadzonym w Arabii Saudyjskiej pozycja na wznak była najczęstszą pozycją snu u uczestników, gdy występował paraliż senny.2625
  • Używki – zwiększone spożycie alkoholu, nadużywanie substancji psychoaktywnych (kofeina, nikotyna) oraz stosowanie niektórych leków może być związane z wyższym ryzykiem paraliżu sennego.2319

Czynniki genetyczne

Badania sugerują, że paraliż senny może mieć podłoże genetyczne:

  • Eksperci w dziedzinie snu uważają, że paraliż senny może być częściowo uwarunkowany genetycznie.4
  • W niektórych przypadkach paraliż senny wydaje się występować rodzinnie, chociaż jest to rzadkie. Nie ma jednak jednoznacznych dowodów naukowych na dziedziczność tego stanu.24
  • Badania wykazały związek genetyczny, sugerując, że określona odmiana genu zaangażowanego w regulację cyklu snu i czuwania może być związana z paraliżem sennym.27

Czynniki psychologiczne

Czynniki psychologiczne odgrywają istotną rolę w podatności na paraliż senny:

  • Stres i niepokój – nasilenie objawów lękowych, tendencja do zamartwiania się i obecność objawów PTSD mogą zwiększać ryzyko wystąpienia paraliżu sennego.1928
  • Lęk i strach związany z paraliżem sennym – im bardziej ludzie obawiają się paraliżu sennego, tym częściej go doświadczają i tym silniejsze są jego efekty. W badaniu przeprowadzonym w Egipcie stwierdzono, że osoby, które doświadczyły tego zjawiska, mają podwyższone objawy traumy i lęku w porównaniu z osobami, które nigdy go nie doświadczyły.2930
  • Intensywność strachu podczas pierwszego epizodu – badania wykazały istotny związek między intensywnością strachu podczas pierwszego epizodu a liczbą epizodów w ciągu życia.31

Metody nadzoru i monitorowania paraliżu sennego

Ze względu na stosunkowo wysoką częstość występowania paraliżu sennego, szczególnie w określonych grupach populacyjnych, istnieje potrzeba bardziej regularnej i jednolitej oceny tego zjawiska w celu określenia jego wpływu na funkcjonowanie jednostki i lepszego zrozumienia jego związku z zaburzeniami psychiatrycznymi i innymi stanami medycznymi.1

Kryteria diagnostyczne

Formalna diagnoza paraliżu sennego jako zaburzenia przeprowadzana jest zgodnie z Międzynarodową Klasyfikacją Zaburzeń Snu (ICSD-3). Jednak ze względu na niespójności między czasopismami diagnostycznymi, tylko niektórzy klinicyści zostali przeszkoleni w diagnozowaniu paraliżu sennego.32

Paraliż senny nawracający izolowany (RISP) to nawracająca forma izolowanego paraliżu sennego; jest on wymieniony przez Międzynarodową Klasyfikację Zaburzeń Snu (ICSD) jako parasomnia związana ze snem REM.3

Diagnoza RISP zwykle rozpoczyna się od szczegółowego wywiadu klinicznego. Diagnoza opiera się na kryteriach klinicznych określonych w Międzynarodowej Klasyfikacji Zaburzeń Snu (ICSD).33

Ocena kliniczna

Lekarze potwierdzają lub wykluczają paraliż senny po badaniu fizykalnym i ocenie snu. Lekarz może zapytać o:

  • Objawy, takie jak częstość występowania paraliżu sennego, jak się objawia i kiedy się rozpoczął.
  • Lekarz może zalecić badania, jeśli podejrzewa zaburzenie snu, które powoduje paraliż senny, takie jak narkolepsja.22

W przypadku nawracających epizodów paraliżu sennego, szczególnie jeśli są one częste lub niepokojące, mogą być wymagane dodatkowe badania w celu ustalenia, czy istnieją inne problemy medyczne, które wymagają dalszych badań.3435

Wyzwania badawcze

Paraliż senny jest rzadko obserwowany w warunkach laboratoryjnych, więc istnieją ograniczone obiektywne dane na temat tego zjawiska.6

Przyczyny dużych rozbieżności w zgłaszanej częstości występowania paraliżu sennego mogą być przypisane różnicom w metodach badawczych, opisie objawu stosowanym w każdym badaniu lub rasie czy kulturze uczestników badania.12

Brak jest systematycznych badań oceniających możliwe leczenie medyczne paraliżu sennego, choć w niektórych ciężkich przypadkach mogą być przepisywane leki przeciwdepresyjne.2736

Znaczenie nadzoru

Ze względu na liczne czynniki ryzyka paraliżu sennego, konieczne jest prowadzenie dodatkowych badań w celu potwierdzenia wpływu tych czynników i zbadania mechanizmów ich wpływu na paraliż senny.21

Istotne jest, aby klinicyści rozumieli czynniki, które mogą wpływać na częstość i intensywność epizodów.32

Gdy pacjent zgłasza się do kliniki z powodu paraliżu sennego, należy rozważyć różne warunki i choroby, takie jak stres i trauma, czynniki dziedziczne, zdrowie fizyczne, zaburzenia snu i inne zaburzenia psychiczne.36

Klinicyści powinni rozpoznać, czy u pacjentów z paraliżem sennym występują objawy narkoleptyczne, i powinni być w stanie przeprowadzić MSLT (Multiple Sleep Latency Test) w celu potwierdzenia diagnozy narkolepsji, jeśli to konieczne.36

Podsumowanie badań epidemiologicznych nad paraliżem sennym

Badania epidemiologiczne nad paraliżem sennym dostarczają cennych informacji na temat jego częstości występowania, czynników ryzyka i korelacji z innymi zaburzeniami. Zrozumienie tych aspektów ma kluczowe znaczenie dla opracowania skutecznych strategii interwencji i wsparcia dla osób dotkniętych tym zaburzeniem.37

Paraliż senny jest zjawiskiem stosunkowo powszechnym, dotykającym około 7,6% populacji ogólnej przynajmniej raz w ciągu życia. Jednak częstość występowania jest znacznie wyższa wśród określonych grup, takich jak studenci (28,3%) i pacjenci psychiatryczni (31,9%). Co ciekawe, częstość występowania paraliżu sennego jest również wyższa wśród mniejszości w porównaniu z osobami rasy kaukaskiej.37

Chociaż paraliż senny jest często łagodnym stanem, może prowadzić do znacznego cierpienia i wpływać na jakość życia jednostki. Strach i lęk związane z epizodami mogą być przytłaczające, a w niektórych przypadkach mogą przyczyniać się do rozwoju innych problemów zdrowia psychicznego. Dlatego kluczowe jest, aby pracownicy służby zdrowia oceniali i uwzględniali paraliż senny u pacjentów, szczególnie tych z istniejącymi zaburzeniami psychicznymi.37

Trwające badania w dziedzinie paraliżu sennego są niezbędne dla poszerzenia naszego zrozumienia tego zjawiska. Naukowcy z Uniwersytetu Harvarda prowadzą obecnie badania nad paraliżem sennym i związanymi z nim czynnikami, co może przyczynić się do poprawy wiedzy o klinicznych aspektach paraliżu sennego i zmiennych z nim związanych.38

Przyszłe kierunki badań powinny koncentrować się na opracowaniu bardziej ujednoliconych metod oceny paraliżu sennego, lepszym zrozumieniu jego neurologicznych i psychologicznych mechanizmów oraz opracowaniu skutecznych strategii interwencji dla osób cierpiących na nawracające, niepokojące epizody.3725

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  • #1 Lifetime Prevalence Rates of Sleep Paralysis: A Systematic Review
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3156892/
    To determine lifetime prevalence rates of sleep paralysis. […] Aggregating across studies (total N = 36533), 7.6% of the general population, 28.3% of students, and 31.9% of psychiatric patients experienced at least one episode of sleep paralysis. […] Given these prevalence rates, sleep paralysis should be assessed more regularly and uniformly in order to determine its impact on individual functioning and better articulate its relation to psychiatric and other medical conditions. […] In conclusion, we have reviewed the available literature on lifetime episodes of SP and have found it to be a fairly common experience. Although occurring in less than 8.0% of the general population, it is much more frequent in students and psychiatric patients, and the difference between these latter two groups is surprisingly small.
  • #1 Sleep Paralysis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562322/
    The prevalence of sleep paralysis in the overall population is estimated to be around 7.6 percent. Males have this condition at a slightly lower frequency than females. Sleep paralysis can begin at any age, but initial symptoms usually show up in childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood. After starting in the teenage years, episodes can occur more frequently in later decades. Prevalence among students and patients of another psychiatric illness is higher. There is also evidence that the prevalence of sleep paralysis is higher in non-White populations.
  • #2 Prevalence and Clinical Picture of Sleep Paralysis in a Polish Student Sample.
    https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/items/369c0f5a-4945-40d0-817a-d9da6e243d63
    Sleep paralysis (SP) is a psychobiological phenomenon caused by temporary desynchrony in the architecture of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. It affects approximately 7.6% of the general population during their lifetime. […] We found that the incidence of SP in the Polish student population was slightly higher (32%) than the average prevalence found in other student populations (28.3%). […] Our study shows that a significant proportion of students experience recurrent SP and that this phenomenon is associated with fear and physical discomfort. The scale of the phenomenon requires a deeper analysis.
  • #2 Sleep Paralysis – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK562322/
    The prevalence of sleep paralysis in the overall population is estimated to be around 7.6 percent. Males have this condition at a slightly lower frequency than females. Sleep paralysis can begin at any age, but initial symptoms usually show up in childhood, adolescence, or young adulthood. After starting in the teenage years, episodes can occur more frequently in later decades. Prevalence among students and patients of another psychiatric illness is higher. There is also evidence that the prevalence of sleep paralysis is higher in non-White populations.
  • #3 Exploring Recurrent Isolated Sleep Paralysis
    https://www.neurologylive.com/view/exploring-recurrent-isolated-sleep-paralysis
    Sleep paralysis (SP) is quite easy to recognize once there is some familiarity with the disorder. Clinically, it is characterized by a transient inability to move or speak at sleep onset or upon awakening. […] SP may occur in an isolated form (ie, isolated sleep paralysis or ISP) or in the context of narcolepsy. Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis (RISP) is the recurrent form of ISP; it is listed by the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD) as a REM sleep-related parasomnia. […] A systematic review of SP prevalence found that 7.6% of the general population experienced at least one episode of sleep paralysis, with higher prevalence rates in students (28.3%) and in psychiatric patients (31.9%). […] It should be noted that this study was unable to ascertain rates of recurrent SP or isolated SP (ie, SP not related with narcolepsy or other disorders).
  • #4 Sleep Paralysis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
    https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-paralysis
    Sleep paralysis is not usually something to worry about. But about 10% of people have recurrent sleep paralysis, which can be a symptom of a more serious problem. […] Studies show that about 20% of people have had sleep paralysis at least once. Sleep experts believe sleep paralysis might be partly genetic. […] About 20% of people may have sleep paralysis at some time in their life. It often starts in your teen years, and continues into your 20s and 30s. Sleep paralysis may run in families. […] Sleep paralysis is not dangerous. But for about 10% of people, it’s a recurring event that creates bedtime anxiety. This can disrupt your sleep, leading to daytime fatigue and other health problems that could become more serious. Sleep paralysis may also be a symptom of a more serious physical or mental health condition requiring medical treatment, such as narcolepsy or panic disorder.
  • #5 Sleep paralysis | MedLink Neurology
    https://www.medlink.com/articles/sleep-paralysis
    In a sleep survey of 8162 citizens, the cumulative experience of sleep paralysis was 39.6%, with the onset peaking at 16 years of age. […] However, Ohayon and colleagues found strikingly lower rates: 6.2% of 494 otherwise normal subjects reported at least one episode of isolated sleep paralysis in their lifetime, with 4% reporting less than one episode per month and 0.8% more than one per week. […] Fourteen percent of Nigerian young adults reported sleep paralysis. […] Prevalence rates among students from various universities ranges from 30% to 40%, with a peak onset between 17 and 19 years of age and higher prevalence in women. […] In many patients with narcolepsy, sleep paralysis occurs every night in some periods of life but becomes much less frequent in other times of life. […] Approximately 41% of patients with narcolepsy frequently suffer from sleep paralysis, which is sometimes associated with rhythmic movement disorder as motor manifestation of the attempt to „shake out” of the paralysis. […] The prevalence of sleep paralysis ranges from 25% to 74% in patients with narcolepsy type 1, and its progressive appearance along the narcolepsy course suggests it may be an age-dependent phenomenon.
  • #6 Sleep paralysis. A Demon in your bedroom?
    https://www.sleepstation.org.uk/articles/sleep-disorders/sleep-paralysis/
    Sleep paralysis is surprisingly common […] Research has shown that somewhere between 8% and 50% of people encounter sleep paralysis at some point in their life and approximately 5% of people have regular episodes. Men are just as likely as women to experience sleep paralysis and it can often rear its ugly head during childhood. […] Sleep paralysis is rarely observed in a laboratory setting so there is limited objective data on the phenomenon. […] Studies have examined data to understand the association between sleep paralysis and insomnia. Research has found that self-reported symptoms of insomnia are predictive of subsequent episodes of sleep paralysis. […] It has been suggested that the film and its associated media coverage played a key role in shaping the modern belief that sleep paralysis is a terrifying phenomenon that requires urgent treatment. In truth, for the vast majority of people, its merely sufficient to reassure them that sleep paralysis is common and generally not serious. […] Sleep paralysis is relatively common, although some people will only experience it rarely if ever, and is a perfectly normal experience.
  • #7 Sleep paralysis – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis
    Sleep paralysis is experienced equally in males and females. Lifetime prevalence rates derived from 35 aggregated studies indicate that approximately 8% of the general population, 28% of students, and 32% of psychiatric patients experience at least one episode of sleep paralysis at some point in their lives. Rates of recurrent sleep paralysis are not as well known, but 15-45% of those with a lifetime history of sleep paralysis may meet diagnostic criteria for Recurrent Isolated Sleep Paralysis. In surveys from Canada, China, England, Japan and Nigeria, 20% to 60% of individuals reported having experienced sleep paralysis at least once in their lifetime. […] Approximately 36% of the general population that experiences isolated sleep paralysis, develop it between 25 and 44 years of age. Isolated sleep paralysis is commonly seen in patients that have been diagnosed with narcolepsy. Approximately 30-50% of people that have been diagnosed with narcolepsy, have experienced sleep paralysis as an auxiliary symptom. A majority of the individuals who have experienced sleep paralysis, have sporadic episodes that occur once a month to once a year. Only 3% of individuals who experience sleep paralysis that is not associated with a neuromuscular disorder have nightly episodes.
  • #8
    https://neurolaunch.com/sleep-paralysis-statistics/
    Sleep paralysis is a fascinating yet often misunderstood phenomenon that affects millions of people worldwide. Understanding the statistics behind sleep paralysis is crucial for both medical professionals and individuals seeking to comprehend this mysterious condition better. […] To truly grasp the scope of sleep paralysis, its essential to examine its global prevalence. Studies have shown that sleep paralysis is a universal phenomenon, occurring across various cultures and geographical regions. However, the reported rates of occurrence can vary significantly between different populations. […] Worldwide occurrence rates of sleep paralysis range from 5% to 40% of the general population, with most studies reporting rates between 20% and 30%. This wide range can be attributed to various factors, including differences in study methodologies, cultural interpretations of the experience, and willingness to report such incidents.
  • #9
    https://journals.lww.com/ijab/fulltext/2018/08030/sleep_paralysis,_a_medical_condition_with_a.2.aspx
    A study done in Japan revealed that approximately 40% of the general population experiences SP, which were attributed to their active nightlife and diversified lifestyle. […] The highest prevalence is seen reportedly in Cambodians, who are also said to have a high history of severe trauma, PTSD, and panic disorder. […] Studies have shown that SP may be more common in certain populations, certain ethnic and cultural groups. […] Some studies have shown that 30% of individuals will experience at least one episode during their lifetime and 5% will have one episode with visual, auditory, and tactile hallucinations. […] SP occurring in an otherwise healthy individual is termed isolated SP. […] However, Awadalla et al. mentioned that 30% to 50% of individuals with narcolepsy have SP. […] SP has been associated with some psychiatric disorders, as well as in individuals who have experienced one form of trauma or the other. […] The percentage of African Americans with panic disorders as it relates to SP was higher compared to the general population. […] SP has been shown to be common in patients who have been diagnosed with narcolepsy.
  • #10 Lifetime Prevalence Rates of Sleep Paralysis: A Systematic Review
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3156892/
    SP also appears to be more frequent in minority populations than Caucasians. However, caution must be exercised in interpreting these results, as several of the subgroup analyses listed in Table 3 were relatively small, and some subgroup analyses (e.g., general population Caucasians) were impossible to conduct with the available data. […] Clinically, one implication of these findings is that SP should be more regularly assessed, especially in the populations found to have relatively elevated rates of occurrence.
  • #11 Sleep Paralysis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://patient.info/mental-health/insomnia-poor-sleep/sleep-paralysis
    Sleep paralysis is common. About 1 in 10 people have at least one episode of sleep paralysis during their lifetime, although some have estimated that it might be as high as 1 in 2 people. […] There may be differences amongst ethnic groups; a little bit of evidence suggests sleep paralysis is more common in people of Asian, African, or Hispanic ancestry, although this isn’t certain. […] It’s also more common in people who have anxiety, panic disorder and post-traumatic stress syndrome.
  • #12
    https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/B:DREM.0000005896.68083.ae
    Although sleep paralysis had been treated as one of the symptoms of narcolepsy, recently it has become recognized as occurring frequently in normal individuals. However, among the few published studies that have examined sleep paralysis, there are great discrepancies in its reported prevalence. These discrepancies could be attributed to differences in survey methods, to the description of the symptom employed in each study, or to the race or culture of the research participants. […] We administered a questionnaire, with equivalent Japanese and English forms, to 86 Canadian and 149 Japanese university students. Although the reported prevalence of sleep paralysis was almost the same (Canada: 41.9%, Japan: 38.9%), the characterization of the phenomenon differed greatly between the two samples. Over 55% of the Canadian and only about 15% of the Japanese students regarded the experience as 'a kind of dream.’ This difference may be one of the reasons for the varying prevalence noted in previous studies.
  • #13 Perceived awareness of sleep paralysis phenomenon (old hag syndrome) and its most common risk factors among people from Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia | Saudi Medical Journal
    https://smj.org.sa/content/42/12/1302
    Objectives: To assess prevalence and perception of sleep paralysis and its relationship with socioeconomic determinants, and risk factors in a cross-sectional sample of Saudi general population from Al-Ahsa city. […] A total of 97.5% study participants were aware of sleep paralysis. […] Sleep paralysis is a common occurrence in people residing in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. […] Therefore, raising public of identity of sleep paralysis is crucial. […] In Saudi Arabia, SP is described as Al-Jathoum, and a case study in which a Saudi patient, who at first complained of sleep disruption due to driving long distances and nightmares, described it as a type of alien power, likely to be jin that squeezed his chest for a period of time. […] This study indicates that SP was correlated with psychological disorders.
  • #14 Prevalence and Clinical Picture of Sleep Paralysis in a Polish Student Sample
    https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/10/3529
    Sleep paralysis (SP) is a psychobiological phenomenon caused by temporary desynchrony in the architecture of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. It affects approximately 7.6% of the general population during their lifetime. […] The incidence of SP in the Polish student population was slightly higher (32%) than the average prevalence found in other student populations (28.3%). […] SP is more common in people with narcolepsy and other psychiatric disorders, especially in those with anxiety disorders such as panic disorders (between 20.8% to 30.6%). […] SP prevalence rates are significantly higher in the student population (28.3%) compared to the general population (7.6%). […] Our study is the first of its kind to assess the prevalence of SP in Poland. […] We found that the frequency of SP episodes in the student population of Lublin, Poland is 32% and is slightly higher than the average rate of SP prevalence in the world which is estimated at 28.3%. […] The results of our study indicate that a significant proportion of students experience recurrent isolated sleep paralysis and that this phenomenon is associated with great fear and physical discomfort, which may further exacerbate such anxiety.
  • #15 What you never knew about sleep paralysis – Sleep Education
    https://sleepeducation.org/what-you-never-knew-about-sleep-paralysis/
    Sleep paralysis is more common than you might expect. Research suggests that around 8% of the general population experiences sleep paralysis at some point in their lives. However, certain demographic groups, such as students, people with psychiatric conditions like anxiety or depression, and those with sleep disorders, have a higher likelihood of experiencing sleep paralysis episodes. […] Sleep disorders such as narcolepsy and sleep apnea have been linked to an increased likelihood of experiencing sleep paralysis. Narcolepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden sleep attacks, often involves episodes of sleep paralysis. Sleep apnea, which causes breathing interruptions during sleep, may lead to sleep fragmentation and an increased risk of sleep paralysis.
  • #16 Recurrent Isolated Sleep Paralysis | symptoms, causes & triggers
    https://cpdonline.co.uk/knowledge-base/mental-health/recurrent-isolated-sleep-paralysis/
    Recurrent isolated sleep paralysis (RISP) is characterised by repeated episodes of sleep paralysis, occurring independently of other sleep disorders. […] According to Cambridge University Press recurrent isolated sleep disorder is relatively common. Estimates of RISP prevalence vary dramatically, and are estimated as occurring in between 6% and 40% of the population. […] The causes of recurrent isolated sleep paralysis are not fully understood, and researchers believe it is influenced by a combination of biological, psychological and environmental factors. […] RISP can be associated with other sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnoea or insomnia. […] The diagnosis and evaluation of recurrent isolated sleep paralysis involve a comprehensive assessment of clinical history, physical examination, sleep study findings, and consideration of differential diagnoses to rule out underlying medical or sleep disorders.
  • #17 Sleep Paralysis: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
    https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/isolated-sleep-paralysis
    Sleep paralysis typically occurs: […] According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, people with sleep paralysis usually experience this condition for the first time between the ages of 14 and 17 years old. […] Its a fairly common sleep condition. Researchers estimate that between 5 and 40 percent of people experience this condition. […] Episodes of sleep paralysis may occur along with another sleep disorder known as narcolepsy. […] Children and adults of all ages can experience sleep paralysis. However, certain groups are at a higher risk than others. […] Groups that are at an increased risk include people with the following conditions: insomnia, narcolepsy, anxiety disorders, major depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). […] Sleep paralysis is also usually caused by a disconnect between mind and body, which happens during sleep, says Vaidya.
  • #18 Exploring Recurrent Isolated Sleep Paralysis
    https://www.neurologylive.com/view/exploring-recurrent-isolated-sleep-paralysis
    On the other hand, a systematic review of the literature found a series of factors associated with both the frequency and intensity of SP episodes, including sleep problems and disorders as well as psychiatric illness. SP was found to be particularly prevalent in posttraumatic stress disorder and panic disorder. […] Taken together, these findings suggest that SP may result from a concomitance of genetic, experiential, and environmental factors.
  • #19 Risk factors of sleep paralysis in a population of Polish students | BMC Psychiatry | Full Text
    https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-022-04003-0
    However, many studies show that this disorder is more common in college students. […] A systematic review by Sharpless and Barber (2011) analyzed 35 studies on SP and reported that 28.3% of students experienced at least one SP episode. […] The reasons for the high prevalence of SP in the student population are not entirely clear. […] Research indicates possible influencing factors such as the intensification of anxiety symptoms, a tendency to worry, the presence of PTSD symptoms, and behavioral factors such as the consumption of psychoactive substances (caffeine, alcohol, nicotine), sleep deprivations, and poor sleep hygiene. […] It is a fact that SP affects those more often who suffer from mental disorders. […] Research shows that people suffering from anxiety disorders such as Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), where SP prevalence reaches 15.8%, Panic Disorder, where it ranges from 20.8 to 30.6%, and Social Phobia 22%, are particularly vulnerable.
  • #20 Risk factors of sleep paralysis in a population of Polish students | BMC Psychiatry | Full Text
    https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-022-04003-0
    Many studies reveal an association of SP with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and traumatic experiences. […] The presence of any type of mental disorder in the subjects was associated with a 1.77 higher odds ratio for SP compared to the mentally healthy subjects. […] The presence of any type of somatic disorder was associated with a 1.34-fold higher odds ratio of developing SP. […] In the group of patients with three health problems, the odds ratio for developing SP was 2.3 times higher than in those who had fewer health problems or were healthy. […] The results of our research indicate that a large proportion of students experienced isolated sleep paralysis. The variables predisposing to this disorder include both psychological conditions (tendency to worry, high level of anxiety as a constant personality trait), general health (the presence of somatic and mental disorders) as well as behavioral factors (psychoactive substances, sleep time, level of physical activity, medicines). […] Further research is recommended to determine the mechanisms by which these factors influence the course of development of SP.
  • #21 Risk factors of sleep paralysis in a population of Polish students | BMC Psychiatry | Full Text
    https://bmcpsychiatry.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12888-022-04003-0
    Sleep paralysis (SP) is a transitional dissociative state associated with the REM sleep phase that affects approximately 28.3% of the student population during their lifetime. […] The study aimed to assess the prevalence of SP and determine the risk factors for the occurrence of SP in the population of Polish students. […] A total of 33.14% of individuals experienced at least one episode of SP in their lives. […] The results of our research indicate that a large proportion of students experienced isolated sleep paralysis. […] Due to the numerous risk factors for SP, it is necessary to conduct additional research to confirm the impact of these factors and to investigate the mechanisms of their influence on SP. […] Approximately 7.6% of the general population of the world has experienced at least one episode of SP.
  • #22 Sleep Paralysis: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21974-sleep-paralysis
    An estimated 30% of people around the world experience at least one sleep paralysis episode within their lifetimes. […] Sleep paralysis can happen to anyone at any age. Its more common among people who have a varying sleep schedule (like with shift work). Symptoms may first appear in childhood or adolescence. Episodes are more frequent in your 20s and 30s. […] Healthcare providers confirm or rule out sleep paralysis after a physical exam and a sleep evaluation. Your provider may ask you about: Your symptoms, such as how often you experience sleep paralysis, what it feels like and when it started. […] Your healthcare provider may recommend testing if they suspect a sleep disorder that causes sleep paralysis like narcolepsy.
  • #23 Sleep Paralysis | Stanford Health Care
    https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-conditions/sleep/nighttime-sleep-behaviors/sleep-paralysis.html
    Sleep paralysis is a normal part of the REM sleep. However, it is considered to be a disorder when it occurs outside of REM sleep. […] Sleep paralysis can occur in otherwise normal sleepers, and is surprisingly common in its occurrence and universality. […] It has also been linked to certain conditions such as increased stress, excessive alcohol consumption, sleep deprivation, and narcolepsy.
  • #24 Sleep Paralysis: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
    https://www.healthline.com/health/sleep/isolated-sleep-paralysis
    Having a disrupted sleep schedule has also been linked to sleep paralysis. […] In some cases, sleep paralysis seems to run in families. However, this is rare. Theres no clear scientific evidence that the condition is hereditary. […] Lack of sleep may also increase the risk of sleep paralysis. […] Sleep paralysis that occurs in isolation doesnt typically require treatment. […] Your doctor may prescribe certain drugs to help manage your sleep paralysis if narcolepsy is the underlying cause. […] Vaidya believes that the key to mitigating sleep paralysis is improving sleep hygiene by sticking to a good bedtime routine. […] You can minimize symptoms or the frequency of episodes with a few simple lifestyle changes. […] If you have a mental health condition, such as anxiety or depression, taking an antidepressant may diminish episodes of sleep paralysis.
  • #25
    https://neurolaunch.com/sleep-paralysis-statistics/
    Depression has also been associated with an increased likelihood of experiencing sleep paralysis. […] The frequency of sleep paralysis episodes can vary greatly among individuals. Some people may experience sleep paralysis only once or twice in their lifetime, while others may have recurrent episodes. […] Several lifestyle factors have been correlated with a higher incidence of sleep paralysis. These include irregular sleep patterns, sleep deprivation, and sleeping in the supine position (on ones back). […] Various medical conditions have been linked to an increased occurrence of sleep paralysis. These include sleep disorders such as narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, as well as psychiatric conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and panic disorder. […] In conclusion, sleep paralysis statistics reveal a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that affects a significant portion of the global population. The prevalence of sleep paralysis varies across different demographics, cultures, and regions, with factors such as age, mental health, and lifestyle playing crucial roles in its occurrence. Understanding these statistics is essential for both medical professionals and individuals experiencing sleep paralysis, as it provides valuable insights into the nature and scope of this mysterious condition. […] Ongoing research in the field of sleep paralysis is crucial for expanding our understanding of this phenomenon.
  • #26 Perceived awareness of sleep paralysis phenomenon (old hag syndrome) and its most common risk factors among people from Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia | Saudi Medical Journal
    https://smj.org.sa/content/42/12/1302
    This study has shown that the supine position was the most common sleeping position for participants when SP occurred. […] The present study indicates that SP was correlated with psychological disorders. […] This condition is significantly associated with people who are married, retired, more than 55 years old, have a psychological disorder or a family history of SP. […] Most of the participants believed that psychiatric disorders and sleeping positions, especially being on the back, are the common risk factors of SP.
  • #27 Understanding sleep paralysis: a terrifying but unique state of consciousness
    https://theconversation.com/understanding-sleep-paralysis-a-terrifying-but-unique-state-of-consciousness-48509
    We found that there was indeed a genetic link. Our research even suggested that a particular variation in a gene involved in the regulation of our sleep wake cycle may be associated with sleep paralysis. […] It was found that following these SOREM periods, participants were more likely to have an episode of sleep paralysis backing up previous studies showing that disrupted sleep increases the risk. […] Unfortunately, to date there have been no systematic trials investigating possible medical treatments for sleep paralysis though antidepressants may be prescribed in some severe cases. However, research certainly suggests that trying to maintain a healthy, regular sleep pattern would be a good strategy for trying to reduce the frequency of episodes.
  • #28 Understanding sleep paralysis: a terrifying but unique state of consciousness
    https://theconversation.com/understanding-sleep-paralysis-a-terrifying-but-unique-state-of-consciousness-48509
    Sleep paralysis is more common than you may think. In a recent UK study, nearly 30% of respondents said that they had experienced at least one episode of sleep paralysis in their lifetime. A smaller percentage, around 8% of the 862 participants, reported more frequent episodes. A systematic review of over 30 studies from a variety of countries reported a more conservative estimate, of around 10%. […] Sleep paralysis is a common symptom of narcolepsy, a sleep disorder where the brains ability to regulate a normal sleep-wake cycle becomes disrupted. It also appears to be more common in a number of psychiatric conditions, particular post-traumatic stress disorder, and patients with panic disorder. […] In a recent study, we looked at potential risk factors and found that stressful life events, anxiety, and sleep quality all had an impact. This is supported by other studies showing that groups of people who experience disrupted and irregular sleep, such as shift workers, are at a higher risk of sleep paralysis.
  • #29 Sleep Paralysis and the Monsters Inside Your Mind | Scientific American
    https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sleep-paralysis-and-the-monsters-inside-your-mind/
    About one in five people have had sleep paralysis at least once. […] Despite its prevalence, it has largely remained a mystery. […] In fact, more than 50 percent of Egyptians who experienced the condition were convinced that sleep paralysis was deadly. […] Egyptians also believed that the episodes lasted longer—and remarkably, they occurred three times more often for this group. […] A pattern was revealing itself. Paired with particular beliefs, sleep paralysis had gone from a simple brain glitch to a chronic, prolonged and potentially fatal supernatural event. […] Based on these findings, it appears that the more people fear sleep paralysis, the more they experience it, and the stronger its effects are. […] Indeed, sleep paralysis is nearly twice as common in Egypt, compared with Denmark.
  • #30 Sleep Paralysis and the Monsters Inside Your Mind | Scientific American
    https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/sleep-paralysis-and-the-monsters-inside-your-mind/
    Our new findings raise the intriguing possibility that sleep paralysis, if accompanied by certain beliefs, is not just frightening but may also be potentially traumatizing. […] Notably, in one study in Egypt, we found that people who have experienced the phenomenon have elevated trauma and anxiety symptoms, relative to those who have never experienced it. […] These findings indicate that when it is understood through a particular cultural filter, the disorder can cause psychopathology.
  • #31
    https://www.ijsm.in/abstractArticleContentBrowse/IJSM/61/18/1/33095/abstractArticle/Article
    Sleep paralysis (SP) is a sleep disorder characterized by a waking state and an inability to move (paralysis) occurring suddenly during sleep. Although the prevalence rate in the general population is usually around 7.6%, it is elevated in the college student population to around 28.3%. […] A significant relationship was found between the external LOC and the presence of the intruder hallucination, and between the fear intensity of the first episode and the number of lifetime episodes. […] The experience of SP is not related to LOCs, but the frequency of episodes is related to the fear felt during the first episode. […] Sleep paralysis interventions can target fear associated with SP to bring down the frequency of episodes.
  • #32 Sleep Paralysis — Seattle Anxiety Specialists – Psychiatry, Psychology, and Psychotherapy
    https://seattleanxiety.com/sleep-paralysis
    Sleep paralysis is characterized as a parasomnia, which is a category of behaviors that are abnormal during sleep. The prevalence of SP is around 5-62% worldwide. Given these widely-varying prevalence rates, research on SP should be conducted more consistently, thus helping to determine how it affects individuals daily life and how it is connected to mental and physical health conditions. […] It is thus important for clinicians to understand factors that may influence the frequency and intensity of episodes. […] The formal diagnosis of SP as a condition is conducted according to the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD)-3. However, due to inconsistencies between diagnostic journals, only some clinicians have been trained to diagnose SP. […] For most individuals, sleep paralysis is not considered dangerous. While it is a benign condition on its own, the increased fear experienced during an SP episode could potentially contribute to anxiety disorders in certain individuals.
  • #33 Recurrent Isolated Sleep Paralysis | symptoms, causes & triggers
    https://cpdonline.co.uk/knowledge-base/mental-health/recurrent-isolated-sleep-paralysis/
    The diagnosis of RISP usually starts with a detailed clinical history. […] The diagnosis of RISP is based on clinical criteria outlined in the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD). […] It is essential to differentiate RISP from other sleep disorders and medical conditions that may present with similar symptoms, such as narcolepsy, sleep-related seizures or psychiatric disorders. […] Various treatment options and coping strategies can help manage and reduce its occurrence. […] Addressing underlying sleep disorders is important. Conditions such as sleep apnoea, insomnia or narcolepsy can contribute to sleep paralysis.
  • #34 Sleep paralysis – UF Health
    https://ufhealth.org/conditions-and-treatments/sleep-paralysis
    Sleep paralysis is fairly common. Many people have at least one episode during their lifetimes. […] Sleep paralysis that is not related to a medical problem is known as isolated sleep paralysis. […] Discuss your condition with your provider if you have repeated episodes of sleep paralysis. They may be due to a medical problem that needs further testing.
  • #35 Sleep paralysis: MedlinePlus Medical EncyclopediaLock
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000801.htm
    Sleep paralysis is fairly common. Many people have at least one episode during their lifetimes. […] Sleep paralysis can be a sign of narcolepsy. But if you do not have other symptoms of narcolepsy, there is usually no need to have sleep studies done. […] Discuss your condition with your provider if you have repeated episodes of sleep paralysis. They may be due to a medical problem that needs further testing.
  • #36 Two Cases of Narcoleptic patients with sleep paralysis as a Chief Complaint
    https://www.sleepmedres.org/journal/view.php?number=126
    Sleep paralysis is considered as a dissociated state during which rapid eye movement sleep related muscle atonia appears while a subject is fully awake. […] Prevalence of sleep paralysis in narcolepsy patients is known to be 2050%. […] A lifetime prevalence rates of sleep paralysis in the general population is estimated to be approximately 8%, though it significantly varies from 2% to 60% depending on the study. […] Higher lifetime prevalence rates were found in students (28.3%) and in psychiatric patients (31.9%). […] There is no studies which systematically investigate whether a specific medication improves sleep paralysis. […] Prevalence of sleep paralysis in patients with narcolepsy is 58.5% and that of sleep paralysis in controls is 15.1%. […] When a patient visits the clinic for sleep paralysis, various conditions and disease such as stress and trauma, hereditary factors, physical health, sleep disorders and other psychiatric disorders should be considered. […] Clinicians should recognize whether narcoleptic symptoms are present in patients with sleep paralysis, and should be able to conduct the MSLT to confirm the diagnosis of narcolepsy if necessary.
  • #37 What Is Sleep Paralysis? – Consensus: AI Search Engine for Research
    https://consensus.app/home/blog/what-is-sleep-paralysis/
    Sleep paralysis is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that warrants further research. Understanding its prevalence, associated factors, and clinical implications can help in developing effective interventions and support for those affected. […] Sleep paralysis is relatively common, affecting approximately 7.6% of the general population at least once in their lifetime. However, the prevalence is notably higher among certain groups, such as students (28.3%) and psychiatric patients (31.9%). Interestingly, the incidence of sleep paralysis is also higher among minorities compared to Caucasians. […] While sleep paralysis is often a benign condition, it can lead to significant distress and impact an individuals quality of life. The fear and anxiety associated with episodes can be overwhelming, and in some cases, may contribute to the development of other mental health issues. Therefore, it is crucial for healthcare providers to assess and address sleep paralysis in patients, particularly those with existing psychiatric conditions.
  • #38 Reddit – The heart of the internet
    https://www.reddit.com/r/LucidDreaming/comments/17oiugp/harvard_sleep_paralysis_study/
    Do you experience Sleep Paralysis (SP)? Researchers from Harvard University are currently accepting participants for a fully online sleep paralysis study and associated factors. […] Currently recruiting participants who experience sleep paralysis. What: The rates of sleep paralysis in students and other lifestyles related variables. […] Why: Improve knowledge of clinic aspects of sleep paralysis and associated variables.