Mahana Therapeutics develops FDA-cleared digital therapeutics, including Mahana™ IBS and Mahana Tinnitus, which provide self-guided, smartphone-enabled programs for managing chronic gastrointestinal and tinnitus conditions. These clinically tested programs offer personalized physical and psychological support to improve patient well-being and enhance the patient-provider relationship.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is often caused by a miscommunication between the gut and the brain, leading to symptoms like pain, constipation, and diarrhea. Traditional treatments often involve costly supplements or restrictive diets, and don't address the underlying neurological causes of the condition. Many individuals with IBS find their daily lives significantly restricted due to the unpredictable nature of their symptoms.
Solution
Nerva, by Mindset Health, is a digital therapeutic that uses gut-directed hypnotherapy to address the miscommunication between the gut and brain, the root cause of IBS. The program delivers daily 15-minute audio sessions designed by clinical experts to retrain the gut-brain axis and reduce visceral hypersensitivity. By learning to ignore false alarms from the gut triggered by food and stress, users can manage their IBS symptoms and improve their quality of life. Nerva provides users with tools to manage flare-ups, including deep breathing techniques, and offers access to educational articles from IBS experts. The program is designed to fit easily into daily life and is supported by a dedicated customer support team.
Target Audience
Nerva is designed for individuals diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) who are seeking a non-pharmacological, evidence-based approach to manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Features
- Daily 15-minute gut-directed hypnotherapy audio sessions developed by clinical experts
- Flare-up toolkit with calming exercises like deep breathing techniques
- In-app articles providing education and insights from IBS experts
- Real-person customer support
- Secure data management in compliance with SOC-2 standards
- Clinically-backed program based on research from Monash University