Mobile app for managing anxiety and depression in pregnant and postpartum individuals
Official title: Pilot Trial Assessing Feasibility and Acceptability of a Novel Cognitive Behavioral Skills Mobile App for a Perinatal Population
Run by Weill Medical College of Cornell University · NCT05897619 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 75 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Weill Medical College of Cornell University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New York, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 19, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | February 2027 |
| Registry record updated | February 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05897619 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals who are currently pregnant or within 12 months postpartum and are experiencing anxiety or mood difficulties.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe safety concerns, such as suicidal thoughts or substance use disorders, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: Other studies have shown promise in using mobile health apps for mental health support, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.