Feasibility and Usability of EnergyPoints: A Mobile Health App to Guide Acupressure Use for Cancer Symptom Management.
Susan L Beck, Ryan Smith, Janet Mindes...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38284345/Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
ID06754722
Remote Clinical Trial Testing the EnergyPoints Mobile App for Reducing Fatigue and Improving Sleep in Adult Cancer Survivors
Led by 5 Point App, Inc. · Updated on 2026-04-07
180
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the EnergyPoints mobile phone app designed to guide cancer survivors in self-administering acupressure to reduce cancer-related fatigue and improve sleep. This decentralized clinical trial aims to validate the apps effectiveness on fatigue, sleep disturbances, and quality of life in a diverse group of adult cancer survivors both on and off treatment. The study addresses the need for accessible, non-pharmacologic symptom management options since fatigue and sleep issues affect many survivors and current therapies can be costly or hard to access. Participants will use the EnergyPoints app daily for six weeks to perform self-acupressure rituals, guided by the app on iOS or Android devices. The app offers customizable options for acupressure rituals and pressing durations and includes enhancements like aromatherapy, relaxing music, and social engagement features. The trial compares an Immediate Group that starts the app intervention right after a one-week baseline with a Wait-List Control Group that wears a Fitbit and completes surveys for six weeks before beginning the app use. The study collects data via Fitbit fitness trackers and daily and weekly self-reports. Participants join remotely and will wear a Fitbit continuously during the study, answering daily questions through the app and weekly surveys online. They will complete questionnaires and participate in an online interview at the end. The study measures fatigue, sleep quality, physical and mental health, step counts, and sleep efficiency over 7 or 13 weeks depending on group assignment. Safety monitoring includes minimal risks such as minor bruising from acupressure and privacy considerations related to app use. The total participation includes baseline, intervention, and follow-up periods with data collection throughout.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Decentralized Clinical Trial of Effectiveness of EnergyPoints App in Cancer Survivors
Research Team
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Susan L Beck, PhD
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Melanie A Gold, DO
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