MAYA App for Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults
Mobile CBT for Middle Aged and Older Adults
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Anxiety Disorders and Symptoms
Depressive Symptoms
Depression
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 40 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 60 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults aged 40 and older who have anxiety or depression. Participants will use a mobile app to learn coping skills for six weeks and take part in check-ins and assessments.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 40 years old or older
- I have been diagnosed with an anxiety or depressive disorder
- I have access to an Apple iPhone, iPad, or Android device
- I have a mental status score within a certain range for my age and education
You may not be able to join if
- I have a lifetime diagnosis of bipolar or psychotic disorder
- I am currently in cognitive behavior therapy
- I have changed the dose of my psychiatric medication in the past 12 weeks
- I have started psychotherapy in the past 12 weeks
- I have plans to attempt suicide
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
This study aims to assess a mobile app called MAYA for use in middle-aged and older adults with anxiety or mood disorders. The MAYA app is designed to teach coping skills for anxiety and depression that are drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy. Participants will be asked to use the app for at least two days a week, 20 minutes on each day, for six weeks. Participants will have weekly check-ins a…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 40 or older
* Primary diagnosis of an anxiety or depressive disorder as determined by a clinical severity rating score of 4 or greater on the Anxiety Disorders Interview Schedule (ADIS).
* Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) no more than 1 SD below the mean score for patient's …
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