Maya App for Stress Management
Trial Summary
Do I need to stop my current medications to join the trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.
What data supports the effectiveness of the Maya App treatment for stress management?
Research on similar mobile apps, like PsyPills and Positive Technology, shows that they can help reduce stress by offering personalized advice and relaxation techniques. These apps, which are based on principles like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), have been found to effectively lower stress levels in users.12345
Is the Maya App for Stress Management safe to use?
The Positive Technology app, which is similar to the Maya App, was evaluated in a small trial and users reported satisfactory experiences with no major safety concerns. However, data protection and privacy standards were noted to be poor in many similar apps, so users should be cautious about sharing personal information.13678
What makes the Maya App treatment unique for stress management?
The Maya App is unique because it is a mobile app that uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help manage stress, offering a self-help approach that can be accessed anytime on a smartphone. Unlike generic stress management apps, it may incorporate culturally relevant elements to better engage specific populations, making it more personalized and potentially more effective for diverse users.137910
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this research study is to understand the biological mechanisms of stress vulnerability (being susceptible to stress) and stress resilience (being able to recover readily from stress), obtain biomarkers (a biological indicator) for stress resilience and to devise strategies for prevention and treatment of stress-related disorders.
Research Team
Huda Akil, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Michigan
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for incoming freshmen at the University of Michigan who are healthy and want to participate in a study about stress. Those with thoughts of suicide cannot join.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants use the Maya mobile app, a CBT-based self-help app, for anxiety management
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in anxiety and depressive symptoms using various scales
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Maya App
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Michigan
Lead Sponsor
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Collaborator
Pritzker Consortium
Collaborator