Digital health company Sidekick Health has announced the expansion of its women’s health portfolio with the launch of MENO! App, a new prescription digital therapeutic (PDT) designed specifically for women experiencing menopause. The CE-marked application offers evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy to help manage menopause symptoms, with a clinical study now underway to further validate its effectiveness.
The MENO! App addresses a significant gap in women’s healthcare, targeting the estimated one in four women who suffer from severe menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood changes that significantly impact quality of life and work performance. Despite the prevalence of these symptoms, the press release notes that treatment options have remained limited and often difficult to access.
“We invest in innovative digital health solutions that address the individual needs of women at various stages of life,” said Prof. Dr. Pia Wülfing, chief clinical officer for Sidekick Health Group and a licensed OB/GYN. “Our focus lies in combining technology with medical expertise to improve healthcare outcomes.”
Unlike traditional menopause treatments that focus primarily on Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT), the MENO! App provides a non-hormonal, accessible alternative. The application integrates behavioral interventions with lifestyle support, offering users self-guided tools tailored to their individual health needs.
To further validate the app’s impact, Sidekick has initiated a 12-week decentralized, randomized-controlled clinical study in Germany. The study will enroll women aged 40-65 experiencing bothersome menopausal symptoms, with participants randomized into two groups—one using the MENO! App and another receiving standard care. After completion, the control group will also gain access to the app.
Germany represents a strategic market for the company, where Sidekick Health Group already has established a strong presence with two PDTs listed in the country’s regulated nationwide DiGA (Digitale Gesundheitsandwendungen) formulary: PINK! Coach and zanadio. The company reports having over 100,000 prescriptions issued for its products, with 16,000 healthcare providers prescribing its PDTs in Germany.
The MENO! App builds upon Sidekick’s existing women’s health initiatives, which include digital health solutions for maternity care that support women from pregnancy through postpartum recovery. According to the press release, Sidekick’s maternity program is designed to improve full-term pregnancy rates, reduce NICU admissions, and help stabilize maternal blood sugar and blood pressure.
