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/38284345Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
ID06754722
Decentralized Clinical Trial of Effectiveness of EnergyPoints App to Guide Acupressure Use for Fatigue and Sleep Disturbances in Cancer Survivors
Led by 5 Point App, Inc. · Updated on 2026-04-07
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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5 Point App, Inc.
Lead Sponsor
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National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Collaborating Sponsor
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 app's 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
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Have cancer or have been treated for cancer
- Experience at least moderate fatigue (greater than 4 on a 0 to 10 scale)
- Able to read and speak English
- Age 18 years or older
- Adequate hearing, vision, and functional ability to use the app and participate in interviews
- Willing to wear a provided Fitbit 24/7 throughout the study (except when charging)
You will not qualify if you...
- Recent history of easy bruising or bleeding
- Previous use of the EnergyPoints app
- Too sick to participate due to life-limiting disease
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening and enrollment visit (remote)
Treatment
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants use the EnergyPoints app daily for 6 weeks to guide self-acupressure rituals for managing cancer-related fatigue and sleep disturbances. They can tailor rituals and use optional enhancements like aromatherapy, music, and visuals. Data on symptoms and activity are collected via the app and a Fitbit device.
Daily app use and continuous Fitbit monitoring; weekly self-report surveys
Follow-up
Duration - Up to 6 weeks
Participants continue to provide data through the app and Fitbit for an additional period after active app use to assess ongoing effects and usability.
Daily app use and Fitbit monitoring; weekly self-report surveys
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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5 Point App Inc
New York, New York, United States, 10011
Actively Recruiting
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Research Team
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Susan L Beck, PhD
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Melanie A Gold, DO
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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