Mobile Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Stroke
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Summary
This study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of "MAYA", a mobile cognitive behavioral therapy app for anxiety and mood disorders, in adults who have had a stroke.
Description
The primary objective of this study is to assess the feasibility and acceptability of "MAYA", a mobile CBT application, in adults who have had a stroke. Feasibility will be measured by the total number of sessions completed and acceptability will be measured by scores on the Mobile Application Rating Scale-User Version (uMARS). Qualitative feedback will also be collected with a questionnaire using open-ended questions. A secondary objective will be to evaluate preliminary efficacy of the mobile CBT application on symptoms of depression and anxiety assessed using (1) interview-based measures (…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 40–79 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 40-79 * Presence of clinically-significant anxiety and/or depression (as determined by an eligibility evaluation) * Stroke that occurred 1 month or more prior to study initiation * Capacity to provide consent * No greater than mild cognitive difficulties based on an eligibility evaluation conducted as part of the study * If taking medication for depression and/or anxiety, must be on a stable dose for a minimum of 8 weeks prior to study initiation * Ability to use iPhone or iPad independently * Home internet access * Willingness to participate in the full study durati…
Interventions
- BehavioralMobile Cognitive Behavioral App
A mobile cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) app called "Maya" that includes modules with educational content and teaching and practice of strategies that address depression and anxiety after stroke.
Location
- Weill Cornell MedicineNew York, New York