Mobile app for managing anxiety and depression in pregnant and postpartum individuals
Pilot Trial Assessing Feasibility and Acceptability of a Novel Cognitive Behavioral Skills Mobile App for a Perinatal Population
This study is testing a mobile app that helps pregnant and new parents manage anxiety and depression to see if it can provide useful support during this time.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 75 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Weill Medical College of Cornell University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Trial ID | NCT05897619 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of the Maya Perinatal Cognitive Behavioral Skills App, designed for pregnant and postpartum individuals facing mood and anxiety challenges. Participants will engage with a 12-module app that teaches evidence-based cognitive behavioral strategies to help manage their symptoms. Feedback will be collected through questionnaires, interviews, and daily symptom tracking to assess the app's effectiveness and user satisfaction. The goal is to determine if the app can provide valuable support during the perinatal period, particularly for those in underserved communities.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals who are currently pregnant or within 12 months postpartum and are experiencing anxiety or mood difficulties.
Not a fit: Patients with severe safety concerns, such as suicidal thoughts or substance use disorders, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this app could provide accessible mental health support to pregnant and postpartum individuals, improving their mood and anxiety management.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile health apps for mental health support, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female, Trans-male, non-binary, gender expansive, or gender questioning gestational carriers of pregnancy * Currently pregnant or up to 12 months postpartum * 18 years or older * English proficiency * Have access to a smartphone or other mobile device capable of receiving Short Message Service (SMS) pushes and complete Qualtrics surveys and App modules * Be available to speak by phone or secure video-conference platform at points throughout the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Safety concerns at the time of enrollment, including, but not limited to, a response \>0 on the EPDS question 10 or reported suicidal or self-harm thoughts or behaviors within one year of enrollment * Current substance use disorder * History of a bipolar or psychotic disorder, or current symptoms of psychosis or mania.
Where this trial is running
New York, New York
- Weill Cornell Medical College — New York, New York, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Andrea Temkin-Yu, Psy.D. — Weill Medical College of Cornell University
- Study coordinator: Andrea Temkin-Yu, Psy.D.
- Email: abt4002@med.cornell.edu
- Phone: (640) 203-8301
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.