7. The AWARE Study (2008-2014)
Led by Dr. Sam Parnia, the AWARE Study explored near-death experiences (NDEs) and out-of-body phenomena in cardiac arrest survivors across multiple hospitals. Participants who were clinically dead and revived were interviewed about their experiences, with special tests in place to verify any “out-of-body” perceptions. While very few reports matched the hidden visual targets, the research broke new ground in the scientific study of NDEs. It continues to inform discussions about consciousness and what happens at the edge of life. Read more