Mahana Therapeutics
Prescription Digital Therapeutics for Chronic Conditions.
Overview
Mahana Therapeutics develops and commercializes prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) that utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to treat chronic conditions. Their flagship product, Mahana IBS (formerly Parallel), is an FDA-cleared, three-month program designed to help adult patients manage the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome. The program teaches patients CBT skills to change behaviors and thoughts that contribute to IBS symptoms, and has been clinically proven to reduce symptom severity. The company was recently acquired by Nerva.
✨ Key Features
- Prescription Digital Therapeutic (PDT)
- FDA-Cleared for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based program
- 10-session structured program
- Symptom and trigger tracking
- Clinically validated to reduce symptom severity
🎯 Key Differentiators
- FDA De Novo clearance as a prescription digital therapeutic
- Clinically validated efficacy with effects lasting up to one year
- Focus on the gut-brain interaction through a structured CBT program
Unique Value: Provides a clinically-proven, FDA-cleared, non-drug treatment option for IBS that addresses the underlying gut-brain connection through accessible, self-paced cognitive behavioral therapy.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Clinically meaningful reduction in IBS symptom severity in a randomized controlled trial.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Direct-to-consumer use without a prescription
- Management of IBD (not its primary indication)
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike wellness apps, Mahana IBS is a medical device that requires a prescription and has been rigorously tested and cleared by the FDA for therapeutic use.
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- ✓ Email Support
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