Personalized Mobile Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Application
Efficacy of Personalized Mobile Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Targeting Anxiety and Depression
Who can join
Ages 18 to 25 · All sexes
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 25 years. * Primary diagnosis of an anxiety, depressive, or bipolar disorder as determined by a score of 4 or greater on the Clinical Severity Rating of the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule (ADIS). * If an individual is diagnosed with bipolar disorder, they must be currently euthymic or experiencing a depressive episode. * Access to an Apple iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Exclusion Criteria: * History of neurologic disorder that may affect the neural systems of interest or participant's ability to participate * Lifetime diagnosis of a psychotic disorder. * Current hypomanic or manic episode. * Currently in cognitive behavior therapy. * Change in dose of a psychiatric medication in the past 12 weeks. * Initiation of psychotherapy in the past 12 weeks. * Intent or plan to attempt suicide.
About the study
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of a standard mobile cognitive behavioral therapy program to a personalized mobile cognitive behavioral therapy program that introduces new skills over a shorter period of time. Participants will use the Maya app for two days per week, at least 20 minutes per day, for six weeks. Assessments will include a weekly check in with a member of the research team, questionnaires, and optional electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings at the beginning and end of the 6-week intervention. The investigators think that that the less burdensome personalized program will be just as effective at improving symptoms of anxiety and depression as the general program.
What is being tested
- Personalized MAYA Mobile App (behavioral)
- General MAYA Mobile App (behavioral)
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Participants: 100 · Started: Aug 2, 2024
Contact the study team
- Maddy Schier · Phone: (646) 289-5271
- Zareen Mir · Phone: (646)-289-5271
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT05699525
Locations in the U.S.
| New York | Weill Cornell Medical College, New York |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.