A smartphone app may help stroke survivors recover arm movement — a trial puts it to the test

This trial is testing whether a bilingual (English and Urdu) mobile app can help stroke survivors improve movement in their affected arm and hand. The app guides users through structured exercises over eight weeks, starting with gentle range-of-motion activities and progressing to strengthening and functional tasks. Twenty participants who are at least three months post-stroke will be randomly assigned to use the app or follow a standard clinical exercise program. Researchers will measure changes in motor function, dexterity, and quality of movement to see if the app is a viable, accessible alternative to in-person therapy.