100 Participants Needed

Mobile Cognitive Behavioral Therapy App for Anxiety and Depression

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ZM
Overseen ByZareen Mir
Age: 18 - 65
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Academic
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Trial Summary

Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?

The trial does not specify if you need to stop your current medications, but you cannot join if you've changed your psychiatric medication dose in the past 12 weeks.

What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment General MAYA Mobile App for anxiety and depression?

Research shows that smartphone apps using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles, like the General MAYA Mobile App, can effectively reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Studies have found that digital CBT tools can improve mental health outcomes and increase patient engagement, making them a promising option for managing these conditions.12345

Is the Mobile Cognitive Behavioral Therapy App for Anxiety and Depression safe for humans?

The safety of mobile apps for anxiety and PTSD, which often use cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, is generally considered acceptable, but many apps lack scientific evaluation and strong data protection measures.678910

How is the General MAYA Mobile App treatment for anxiety and depression different from other treatments?

The General MAYA Mobile App offers a unique approach by providing personalized cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) directly through a mobile app, allowing users to engage with therapy in real-time and in their own environment. This contrasts with traditional CBT, which typically requires in-person sessions, and addresses accessibility and convenience issues by enabling users to manage their mental health on-the-go.2581112

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial compares two versions of a therapy app for young people with anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder. One version is personalized to the user's symptoms, while the other is more general. The app teaches new ways to think and act to help improve mental health.

Research Team

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Jennifer Bress, Ph.D.

Principal Investigator

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for young adults aged 18-25 with anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder (currently in a depressive episode), who haven't started new psychotherapy or changed medication doses in the last 12 weeks. It's not for those with psychotic disorders, current manic episodes, or immediate suicide risk.

Inclusion Criteria

I have bipolar disorder and am currently stable or depressed.
I have been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder.

Exclusion Criteria

Lifetime diagnosis of a psychotic disorder
My psychiatric medication dose hasn't changed in the last 3 months.
Current hypomanic or manic episode
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Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants use the Maya app for cognitive behavioral therapy, either personalized or general, for 6 weeks

6 weeks
Weekly check-ins with research team, optional MRI and EEG at baseline and week 6

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

6 weeks
Follow-up assessment at week 12

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • General MAYA Mobile App
  • Personalized Mobile Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Application
Trial Overview The study compares two mobile apps delivering cognitive behavioral therapy: a standard version and a personalized one that introduces skills faster. Participants will use an app twice weekly for six weeks and undergo assessments including questionnaires and optional brain scans.
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: PersonalizedExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants receive the personalized Maya app intervention for 6 weeks
Group II: General Non-PersonalizedActive Control1 Intervention
Participants receive the general MAYA app intervention for 6 weeks

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
1,103
Recruited
1,157,000+

Children's Health Fund

Collaborator

Trials
1
Recruited
100+

Findings from Research

A digital mental health program providing internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) was successfully implemented in primary care, with 2,228 patients prescribed the program and nearly 49% enrolling, indicating good acceptance among patients.
Patients who engaged with the iCBT program showed significant clinical improvements, with a 23% reduction in depression scores (PHQ-9) and a 26% reduction in anxiety scores (GAD-7), demonstrating the efficacy of digital tools in treating mental health conditions.
Addressing depression and behavioral health needs through a digital program at scale.Sharif-Sidi, Z., Shen, C., Wong, W., et al.[2021]
A systematic review of mobile health apps for depression found that 74% of the evaluated apps had acceptable quality, with 32% scoring 4.0 or higher on the Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS), indicating their potential effectiveness.
These high-quality apps can enhance patient self-management and treatment engagement, suggesting they may be valuable tools for individuals with depression who face barriers to traditional treatment.
Evaluating Commercially Available Mobile Apps for Depression Self-Management.Myers, A., Chesebrough, L., Hu, R., et al.[2022]
In a pilot study involving 33 veterans, the Moving Forward app was tested alongside problem-solving therapy (PST) and showed high satisfaction and reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress among participants.
Veterans using the app reported effective skills practice and found it valuable, suggesting that the app could help reduce barriers to mental health care in primary care settings.
Enhancing Problem-Solving Therapy With Smartphone Technology: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Grubbs, KM., Abraham, TH., Pyne, JM., et al.[2022]

References

Addressing depression and behavioral health needs through a digital program at scale. [2021]
Evaluating Commercially Available Mobile Apps for Depression Self-Management. [2022]
Enhancing Problem-Solving Therapy With Smartphone Technology: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. [2022]
A Gamified Smartphone-Based Intervention for Depression: Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial. [2021]
Standalone Smartphone Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Based Ecological Momentary Interventions to Increase Mental Health: Narrative Review. [2020]
Mobile Apps for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. [2020]
Anxiety: There is an app for that. A systematic review of anxiety apps. [2022]
Evaluation of mobile applications focused on the care of patients with anxiety disorders: A systematic review in app stores in Brazil. [2023]
'Help for trauma from the app stores?' A systematic review and standardised rating of apps for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). [2021]
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Patient and therapist experiences of using a smartphone application monitoring anxiety symptoms. [2022]
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A Systematic Review of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Behavioral Activation Apps for Depression. [2022]
Mobile phone computing for in-situ cognitive behavioral therapy. [2018]
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