Phenomenology and Therapeutic Aftercare of Near-Death Experiences (NTE) and Self-Transcendence Experiences (STE)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00012857

Enrollment

Registered

2017-08-16

Start date

2017-08-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Near-Death Experiences (NTE) Self-Transcendence Experiences (STE)

Interventions

Group 1: Participants with Near-Death Experiences (NTE): At the beginning of the observation period, each affected person is interviewed by a psychologist experienced in qualitative interviews (baseli

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Declaration of consent • Age between 18 and 80 years • history of NTE (Near-Death Experience) or STE (Self-Transcendence Experience) in the past

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: • Dependence disease • Known Major Depression • Psychotic illness • Serious acute somatic or mental illness • Severe chronic comorbidity • Lack of consent to study participation.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The main goal of this study is a qualitative investigation using half-structured interviews and questionnaire surveys for those affected by NTEs (Near-Death Experiences) and STEs (Self-Transcendence Experiences). It is to be examined whether both experiences have similarities and differences and to what extent a therapeutic aftercare is desired or can be established.	—

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026