5 POINT APP

Decentralized Clinical Trial of Effectiveness of EnergyPoints App to Guide Acupressure Use for Fatigue and Sleep Disturbances in Cancer Survivors

5 POINT APP is a business in national cancer institute based in NEW YORK, NY, founded in 2017.

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PROJECT SUMMARY
The Cancer Moonshot Initiative prioritized improving common, distressing, and debilitating symptoms of cancer
and its treatment including fatigue and sleep disturbances, symptoms that negatively impact physical,
emotional, and social health of millions of cancer survivors. Most of the 1.9 million Americans diagnosed with
cancer in 2024 will suffer from cancer- and treatment-related symptoms; up to 90% receiving treatment
experience fatigue; 30% may experience long-lasting fatigue. Sleep disturbances (affecting up to 75% of
survivors) contribute to poor health and may exacerbate fatigue. Evidence indicates that acupressure, which is
unfamiliar and infrequently used by cancer survivors, can reduce fatigue and improve sleep. 5 Point App, Inc.
developed its first mobile health software, EnergyPoints, an activation and educational app that offers an
opportunity to increase access to acupressure–a beneficial strategy to help cancer survivors self-manage their
symptoms. During our feasibility and usability study, we developed a fully functional app, validated data
accuracy and acceptability, debugged programming, and enhanced the original design by adding user-
recommended features such as music, visual distraction, aromatherapy, and social engagement. The
EnergyPoints app guides implementation of daily acupressure rituals to self-manage fatigue and sleep
disturbances.

Its activity falls under national cancer institute; the profile below is assembled from public directory data.

Its base of operations is NEW YORK, NY.

It is recorded at the SBIR/STTR stage.

The company reports a headcount in the c_00001_00010 range.

Public records show total funding of about $1M.

Website: energypointsapp.com