Clinical trial Recruiting at 3 sites Interventional Ages 13 and up

Enhanced Music and Natural Visuals for Emotional Health

Official title: Impacts of Music, Audio Enhancements, Audio Guidance, and Visuals on Physical and Emotional Well-being. (Emotional Health - Longitudinal 1 Randomized, Controlled Multi-center Study)

Run by soundBrilliance LLC · NCT07676110 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial tests whether using soundBrilliance software with music and natural visuals helps improve emotional health for people 13 and older.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages13 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorsoundBrilliance LLC
Industry-sponsored
Locations3 sites (Fort Collins, Colorado and 2 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 25, 2026
Main results expectedDecember 2026
Study endsJune 2027
Registry record updatedJune 30, 2026
Trial IDNCT07676110 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Individuals aged 13 or older who can use the technology, consent/assent as appropriate, and have normal hearing.

Probably not a fit

Individuals with hearing impairments, certain cardiac histories, or inability to use the required devices may not benefit from the intervention.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is an interventional study using a digital biophysical stimulation approach to support mood and arousal self-regulation across daily activities and varying stress levels. The program leverages music, visuals, and imagery delivered through a software platform to complement or substitute other well-being strategies. The study employs a consistent participant experience across multiple sites with a digital workflow and self-directed sessions. Eligible participants include adolescents and adults who can engage with the technology, provide assent or consent, and meet requirements related to hearing and safety. The trial focuses on self-efficacy and mindfulness as potential mediators of emotional health outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improved mood regulation and emotional resilience through accessible, non-pharmacologic tools.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research on music and biophysical stimulation for emotional well-being has shown promise but this specific digital, music-visuals approach is being tested in a multi-site setting.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* You are 13 years of age or older
* You can read, write, and speak English at a 5th-grade level or higher
* You are legally capable of providing informed consent (adult participants) or capable of providing assent (child participants)
* To the best of your knowledge, you are willing and able to commit to the session(s) and activities of this study
* You are willing and able to use the sound-delivery and data-collection apparatus of this study
* You are willing to use your own personal equipment. Depending on the study, you may need to have your own ear buds/headphones and/or a "smart" device with internet and/or Bluetooth access (e.g., smartphone, iPad).
* You have normal hearing in both ears.
* You never experience ringing noises or buzzing sensations in your ears (tinnitus)
* You do not use a heart/cardiac pacemaker and do not have any history of cardiac rhythm disturbances, such as cardiac conduction delays or blocks
* You have no known history of fainting, fainting, spells or seizures, spinning sensations, or trouble with balance (medical terms include epilepsy, seizures, syncope, vertigo, nystagmus)
* You do not use of any of the following medications: Beta blockers, steroids, ephedrine, acute anti-anxiety medication (e.g., benzodiazepines such as diazepam/Valium, lorazepam/Ativan or clonazepam/Klonopin), or acute or chronic pain medications (including narcotics and codeine)
* For any study session, you will not be under the influence of any substances that could prevent safe participation and will not have consumed e.g., alcohol, THC, Psilocybin, or other mood-altering drugs in the 12 hours preceding the session.

Exclusion Criteria:

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Where it's running

  • Colorado State University
    Fort Collins, Colorado, United States
    Recruiting
  • Creighton University
    Omaha, Nebraska, United States
    Recruiting
  • Reno Running Company
    Reno, Nevada, United States
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Jason S Doescher, MD — soundBrilliance LLC
  • Study coordinator: Robert Mele (VP of Clinical Research & Testing Operations), B.Eng
  • Email: rob.mele@soundBrilliance.com
  • Phone: 7752444866

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.