Hey, welcome to DV.

I'm not sure what CAT is. If you could provide a link to what you're talking about, that'd be great.

As for the "best" RC method: there really isn't one. For me, the nose pinch RC works wonders and is my "best" RC, but apparently, for you, it doesn't work quite as well. Now, there's also looking at digital clocks, poking your finger through your hand, using some TK, and myriad of other RCs. However, no one really pinches themselves.

You see, pain exists in dreams. So, pinching yourself isn't really the best way to see if you're dreaming.