About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

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.

Disqualifiers

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.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Personalized MAYA Mobile App
  • General MAYA Mobile App

Treatment groups

100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

1
Weill Cornell Medical College10065, New YorkNew York, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Lead sponsor

Children's Health Fund

Collaborator