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Feeling like a robot may raise suicide risk, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT06710964

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Florida State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether making people feel like machines (self-dehumanization) can temporarily increase thoughts of suicide and change levels of the hormone oxytocin. Researchers will compare a group that experiences this feeling to a control group. The goal is to understand if self-dehumanization is a new risk factor for suicide, which could help with prevention. The study involves 50 adults aged 18-40 who already have some self-dehumanization and past suicidal thoughts.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

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Expected to finish

Aug 2028

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between the ages of 18 and 40 * Biological females will be screened to ensure that they have a regular menstrual cycle with a length of 26-30 days and will be scheduled according to their cycle (see Research Strategy for details). * At least a moderate level of self-dehumanization (i.e., a sum score of 12 or greater out of a possible score of 28) and lifetime suicidal ideation Exclusion Criteria: * A phobia of needles (i.e., Trypanophobia) * Any medical conditions precluding them from engaging in a 10-hour fast (consumption of water is allowed and encouraged) * Life-threatening suicide risk which would result in taking appropriate steps to ensure safety of the individual (e.g., hospitalization) * A psychosis-related diagnosis

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Conditions

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Suicidal Ideation

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Control condition Mechanistic self-dehumanization condition

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  • Florida State University

    Tallahassee, Florida, 32304, United States

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