Reducing cancer patients’ fatigue with a science-backed app design

client bio

Arcascope makes software to track and steer the body's internal clock through validated circadian science.

Industry:
Healthcare
Many cancer survivors experience fatigue for years after completing treatment. To address this challenge, Arcascope partnered with Atomic Object to translate circadian rhythm research into a mobile app. The result is Arcasync, an app that helps people reduce fatigue by managing their exposure to light.
6
Atoms
worked together on this project
9
Years
average team-member experience
100
Percent
hold at least an undergraduate degree
100
Percent
team members based in U.S.A.
Phase II NIH Grant

secured in part due to the app’s designs, which were submitted with the grant application

$2 Million

in additional funding unlocked through the Phase II NIH grant

3 Cancer Populations

studied in a journal article, which found a decrease in fatigue among app users

Client Outcomes

"The designs helped us clearly communicate our vision to NIH grant reviewers, contributing to our successful Phase II funding."

Dr. Olivia Walch, Founder

Building the Foundation for Circadian Rhythm Innovation

Atomic Object helped Arcascope translate complex circadian rhythm research into an approachable mobile app experience. Atoms established a technical foundation, performed user research, designed wireframes, and handed off a codebase to the Arcascope team, supporting their journey from a funded concept to an operational startup. Our designs helped secure Phase 2 NIH funding, validating the app's potential to impact patient care.

Project deliverables
Initial UX Research and Ideation
Wireframes and Navigation Designs
Swift and Python Codebase Setup
Integration Plan for Wearable Data
In-house Developer Team Onboarding

Technical Innovation

See how our development team implemented this project's requirements.
tech stack
Swift
Swift
AWS Lambda
AWS Lambda
Python
Python
platforms

web

mobile

desktop

embedded

cloud

Designing for Accessibility

The designers adjusted the app’s color palette to comply with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines AA contrast ratios and to be color-blind friendly.

Translating Clinical Research into Consumer UX

Transformed proprietary algorithms and peer-reviewed research into a user-friendly educational app, based on real-world user discovery insights.

Establishing Technical Infrastructure for Clinical Trials

Architected a mobile app and backend system ready to support Arcascope's upcoming clinical trials, including survey integration and sustainable software practices.

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