MeTime MS

Name: MeTime MS
Author: University of Michigan

University of Michigan

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Assessed for usability and quality

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App Summary

MeTime MS is a self-management app that teaches adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) how to perform relaxing or stimulating acupressure to manage chronic symptoms like pain and fatigue. A usability study (N=10) was conducted to evaluate the mobile app's design for enabling self-administration of these techniques. By teaching this skill, the app aims to empower users to take an active role in managing their MS symptoms.

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Detailed Description

Functionality & Mechanism

Developed at the University of Michigan, MeTime MS is a digital health application designed to deliver guided self-acupressure protocols for chronic symptom management. The system provides instructional content for two distinct, self-administered interventions: a "relaxing" protocol targeting symptoms like pain and a "stimulating" protocol for fatigue. The interface leverages visual aids and detailed instructions to guide individuals in locating and applying pressure to specific acupressure points. The intervention is structured for consistent use over several weeks.

Evidence & Research Context

A usability study (N=10) evaluated the application's design and interface among adults with multiple sclerosis (MS), confirming its feasibility for self-administration in this population.
The intervention's design is based on clinical research from the University of Michigan exploring acupressure as a non-pharmacological technique for managing chronic symptoms.
The protocols are specifically designed to address common MS-related symptoms, including pain and fatigue, with a secondary aim of improving sleep and quality of life.

Intended Use & Scope

This application is intended for individuals with multiple sclerosis as an adjunctive self-management tool. It facilitates the practice of a complementary technique for symptom management and is not a substitute for prescribed medical treatments or clinical care. The tool does not diagnose conditions or provide medical advice; users should consult a healthcare provider before initiating any new therapeutic program.

Studies & Publications

1 publication

Peer-reviewed research associated with this app.

Usability Study

Usability of the MeTime MS Acupressure Mobile Application in Adults With MS

ClinicalTrials et al. (2025) · ClinicalTrials.gov

Adults with MS found the acupressure app usable and functional.

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).

In the Media

Lower back pain? Self-administered acupressure could help

Michigan Medicine researchers developed a study on self-administered acupressure to address chronic lower back pain using traditional Chinese medicine techniques without needles. "Compared to the usual care group, we found that people who performed stimulating acupressure experienced pain and fatigue improvement and those that performed relaxing acupressure felt their pain had improved after six weeks," says lead author Susan Murphy. The study involved 67 participants who performed daily acupressure sessions for six weeks as a non-pharmacological alternative to medications.

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