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

NCT ID NCT07610785

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

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.

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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.

SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND BEHAVIORS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Yuukis Hall - Stanford University

Palo Alto, California, 94304, United States

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