Mobile Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Stroke

This study is testing a mobile app called "Maya" designed to help adults who have had a stroke manage anxiety and depression. The app uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a type of talk therapy that helps you change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. Researchers want to see if the Maya app is easy to use and if people like it after using it for 8 weeks. They will also look at whether the app helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. You might be able to join if you are 40-79 years old, have anxiety and/or depression, and had a stroke at least one month ago. This study is currently unclear about its recruitment status.

Study design: This is a single-arm pilot study, meaning all 10 participants will use the Maya app. There is no control group.
What's involved: You would use the mobile app for at least two days a week, for 30 minutes each day, for 8 weeks. You will also complete assessments at the beginning and end of the 8-week period.
Compensation: Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up: Participants will be assessed at the end of the 8-week treatment period.

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Mobile Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Stroke

Recruiting

NAAges 40–79InterventionalTreatment

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

~10 participants

Updated 2026-08-04 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What's tested:Mobile CBT for Stroke

At a glance

Recruiting sites

1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now

RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open

What they're measuring

Feasibility and Acceptability of MAYA as measured by the Mobile Application Rating Scale-User Version (uMARS)

Measured over Week 4 of treatment

+3 more outcomes measured

Conditions

Anxiety

Stroke

Depression

Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states

New York1

Study leadership

Abhishek Jaywant, PhD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Weill Medical College of Cornell University

Who to contact

Abhishek Jaywant, PhD

[email protected]

212-746-4666

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

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 duration.

Exclusion

Aphasia of moderate or greater severity (as determined during an eligibility evaluation)

Non-fluency in English

History of a bipolar or psychotic disorder

Current alcohol or substance use disorder

Active suicidal ideation

Current engagement in psychotherapy is not grounds for exclusion unless the individual's psychotherapy is primarily focused on CBT

Severe depression and/or anxiety based on the initial evaluation and clinical judgment of the study doctor, which warrants a higher level of care and/or immediate referral to psychiatric services

Any other clinical or medical reason in the study doctor's initial screening evaluation that suggests the study is not appropriate for the participant

What this trial measures

Feasibility and Acceptability of MAYA as measured by the Mobile Application Rating Scale-User Version (uMARS)Week 4 of treatment
Feasibility and acceptability will be measured by the scores collected on the uMARS by assessing the sub scores of Engagement, Functionality, Aesthetics, and Information of the app to measure the perceived quality of the app. The outcome is the mean of the individual items, ranging from 1 to 5, with 1 denoting minimal satisfaction/rating of app quality and 5 denoting maximum satisfaction and highest rating of app quality.
Feasibility and Acceptability of MAYA as measured by the Mobile Application Rating Scale-User Version (uMARS)Week 8 of treatment
Feasibility and acceptability will be measured by the scores collected on the uMARS by assessing the sub scores of Engagement, Functionality, Aesthetics, and Information of the app to measure the perceived quality of the app. The outcome is the mean of the individual items, ranging from 1 to 5, with 1 denoting minimal satisfaction/rating of app quality and 5 denoting maximum satisfaction and highest rating of app quality.
Number of Sessions completed over study time periodWeek 1 to Week 8 (8 week treatment)
To assess the feasibility of "MAYA" in adults who have had a stroke, by assessing the number of sessions completed.
Qualitative InterviewWeek 8 of treatment
This is a series of questions with open-ended responses that are designed to ask participants about their experience using the app and completing the CBT program. There is no numerical scoring; responses are evaluated qualitatively to explore engagement with the app.

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