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Mobile Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Stroke

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
40 Years to 79 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

  • Time periods mentioned: 8 weeks
  • Procedures mentioned: Questionnaires

Only what the study's summary and detailed description on ClinicalTrials.gov say. Time periods may describe the whole study or a part of it — ask the study team what applies to you.

Show the study's own words
  • "Qualitative feedback will also be collected with a questionnaire using open-ended questions."
  • "Participants will be asked to use the mobile app for at least two days a week, for 30 minutes on each day, for 8 weeks."
  • "Participants will have weekly check-ins in person or via a HIPAA compliant virtual meeting platform (Zoom) with a study staff member to assess intervention adherence and answer brief questionnaires designed to assess feasibility, acceptability, and mood symptoms."
Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

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.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Official eligibility criteria

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 duration. Exclusion Criteria: * 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

Study sites (1)

NY