Can AI-Generated music soothe suicidal thoughts? stanford trial aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07610785

First seen Jun 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

Stanford University is testing a music-based intervention called STAMM-S for people aged 14-35 with suicidal thoughts. Participants listen to machine-learning-generated music for 20 minutes daily over 25 days and receive education on using music to improve mood. The study aims to see if this approach reduces suicidal ideation, anxiety, and depression.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yuukis Hall - Stanford University

    Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

machine-learning-generated adaptive music

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost tool to help reduce suicidal thoughts and improve mood.

What could go wrong

This is a very small early trial with only 28 participants, so results may not apply widely. The music intervention may not work for everyone.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Behavior Suicidal Ideation

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.