Usability of the MeTime MS App
Usability of the MeTime MS Acupressure Mobile Application in Adults With MS
What it found
Results are posted in the registry, but without a statistical test of the main measure. See the numbers below.
What was tested
Treatment tested
- Self-guided smartphone application for relaxing acupressure
- Self-guided smartphone application for stimulating acupressure
Results by group
Participant Perception of Me Time MS App Usability
Up to 2 weeks after the 6-week app usage period ended
| Group | Value | Interval | Number analysed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxing Self-Acupressure | 37 Comments | 59 | |
| Stimulating Self-Acupressure | 11 Comments | 21 | |
| Relaxing Self-Acupressure | 9 Comments | 59 | |
| Stimulating Self-Acupressure | 4 Comments | 21 | |
| Relaxing Self-Acupressure | 13 Comments | 59 | |
| Stimulating Self-Acupressure | 6 Comments | 21 |
Values as posted on ClinicalTrials.gov. Outcomes measured differently across trials are not directly comparable.
Safety
| Group | Participants at risk | Serious adverse events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxing Self-Acupressure | 5 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 |
| Stimulating Self-Acupressure | 5 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 |
As posted on ClinicalTrials.gov. Serious adverse events include any serious health event during the trial, whether or not the treatment caused it.
What it measured
Main measures
Participant Perception of Me Time MS App Usability
Up to 2 weeks after the 6-week app usage period ended
Other measures (1)
System Usability Scale (SUS) Adapted for the MeTime MS App
Up to 2 weeks after the 6-week app usage period ended
Who could take part
MS (type not specified) · 18 and over
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Inclusion criteria
* MS diagnosis (all MS subtypes included) * Age 18 years or older * Average Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) score ≥ 4 at screening coupled with the opinion of the volunteer that the fatigue has interfered with their daily activities for ≥ 3 months * Presence of chronic pain defined as moderate to severe pain for ≥ 3-month duration that is ≥ 4 on average using a 0-10 numerical rating scale * Home access to internet via Wi-Fi or cellular data * Active email account
Exclusion criteria
* Not fluent in English * Pregnancy or breast feeding, or anticipate pregnancy in next 6 months * Inability to use smartphone/tablet and/or MeTime MS mobile app * Anything at the discretion of the PI or study team that would preclude participation in the study
As registered. Criteria can change, so ask the trial team or your neurologist.
About this trial
In the sponsor's words
The Me Time MS Application was designed to enable self-administration of acupressure. Two forms of acupressure - either "relaxing" or "stimulating" protocols - are administered through the Me Time MS app. The goal of this study is to assess the usability of the Me Time MS app in a sample of 10 adults with multiple sclerosis (MS).
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History
Started
Mar 2025
Main results due
May 2025
Finished
May 2025
Results posted
Nov 2025