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Age: 18Years +
FEMALE
ID05897619

Pilot Trial Assessing Feasibility and Acceptability of a Novel Cognitive Behavioral Skills Mobile App for a Perinatal Population

Led by Weill Medical College of Cornell University · Updated on 2026-02-27

75

Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

8 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the Maya Perinatal Cognitive Behavioral Skills App among pregnant and postpartum individuals experiencing mood, anxiety, or stress difficulties. These mental health challenges are common in the perinatal period and can impact the individual, their baby, and family. The app is designed to provide evidence-based strategies tailored to this population to help manage these symptoms and improve mental well-being. Participants will use the Maya Perinatal Cognitive Behavioral Skills App for six weeks, completing 12 skill-based modules adapted from cognitive behavioral therapy principles. The app includes psychoeducation, skill information, practice exercises, and homework designed specifically for perinatal mood and anxiety challenges. Participants will provide feedback on the app's content, interface, session structure, and pacing throughout the study. During the study, participants will complete questionnaires and interviews about their experience with the app, daily symptom tracking, and assessments of their mood, anxiety, and trauma symptoms. These evaluations will occur at multiple time points: midpoint (around 3 weeks), post-intervention (about 6 weeks), and follow-up (approximately 12 weeks). Researchers will measure app feasibility, acceptability, engagement, and symptom changes to inform future app improvements. The total participation duration is approximately 12 weeks.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

Feasibility and Acceptability of a Novel Cognitive Behavioral Skills Mobile App for Pregnant and Postpartum Individuals

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
FEMALE

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • 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.
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • 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.

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Your Study Journey

Screening

Duration - 2 to 4 weeks

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.

1 screening and enrollment visit (remote or in-person)

Outpatient Treatment

Duration - 6 weeks

Participants complete 12 skill-based sessions using the Maya Perinatal Cognitive Behavioral Skills App over 6 weeks. The app teaches evidence-based strategies tailored for perinatal mood and anxiety.

Participants engage with the app modules weekly and complete surveys and feedback at multiple points

Follow-up

Duration - 6 weeks

Participants provide additional feedback and complete assessments approximately 6 weeks after finishing the app treatment to evaluate ongoing acceptability and mood outcomes.

1 follow-up visit (remote or in-person) at approximately 12 weeks from enrollment

Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

1

Weill Cornell Medical College

New York, New York, United States, 10065

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Research Team

A

Andrea Temkin-Yu, Psy.D.

G

Gail Harrison, MA

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

NA

Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

1

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Published Research Related To This Trial

Risk factors of new onset anxiety and anxiety exacerbation in the perinatal period: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Melissa Furtado, Cheryl H T Chow, Sawayra Owais...

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29957480