Can a smartphone app ease perinatal anxiety and depression?

NCT ID NCT05897619

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tests whether a mobile app called Maya is practical and liked by pregnant and postpartum individuals who are struggling with mood, anxiety, or stress. The app teaches cognitive behavioral skills through 12 modules. Researchers will ask 75 participants for feedback and track their symptoms to see if the app is easy to use and helpful.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Maya Perinatal Cognitive Behavioral Skills App (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If the app is found to be feasible and acceptable, it could offer a convenient, low-cost tool to help new and expecting parents manage mood and anxiety symptoms.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study (75 people) focused on whether people will use the app, not on proving it works. The app may not reduce symptoms more than usual care, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder perinatal asphyxia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PERINATAL ANXIETY PERINATAL DEPRESSION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Weill Cornell Medical College
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10065, United States

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