Bladder CancerNCT05696444
Medtronic Hugo™ Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) System in Urologic Surgery (Expand URO)
A study testing RAS Prostatectomy, RAS Cystectomy and RAS Nephrectomy in people with Bladder Cancer and Prostate Cancer, run by Medtronic - MITG at 6 sites in United States.
Trial summary
This study will evaluate the safety and performance of the Medtronic Hugo™ RAS System when used for urologic RAS procedures. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 22 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer
- What is being tested?
- RAS Prostatectomy, RAS Cystectomy and RAS Nephrectomy
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 144 participants
- Where
- 6 sitesUnited States
- Study dates
- 14 Dec 2022to 31 Jan 2030
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 22 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adult subjects (age ≥ 22 years) as required by local law
- Subject has been indicated for a radical prostatectomy, radical cystectomy, or nephrectomy (partial or radical) surgical procedure
- Subject is an acceptable candidate for a fully robotic assisted surgical procedure, a laparoscopic surgical procedure, or an open surgical procedure
- The subject is willing to participate and consents to participate, as documented by a signed and dated informed consent form
Who cannot join
- Subjects for which minimally invasive surgery is contraindicated as determined by the Investigator
- Subjects with comorbidities or medical characteristics, which would preclude the surgical procedure in the opinion of the Investigator
- Subjects diagnosed with a bleeding disorder and/or cannot be removed from their anticoagulants prior to surgery based on surgeon discretion and standard-of-care
- Non-oncology subjects with an estimated life expectancy of less than 6 months; oncology subjects considered for cystectomy with a life expectancy less than 24 months; oncology subjects considered for nephrectomy with a life expectancy less than 60 months; oncology subjects considered for prostatectomy with less than a 10-year life expectancy.
- Female subjects pregnant at the time of the surgical procedure.
- Subjects who are considered to be part of a vulnerable population (e.g., prisoners or those without sufficient mental capacity)
- Subjects who have participated in an investigational drug or device research study within 30 days of enrollment that would interfere with this study
- Subjects with active infections including but not limited to pneumonia, urinary tract, cellulitis, or bacteremia
Trial locations and contacts
6 sites in 1 country.
6 sites in 1 country
United States6 sites
University of Chiago
Chicago, Illinois, 60612
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195
City of Hope
Duarte, California, 91010
Duke Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710
Mount Sinai
New York, New York, 10029
Swedish Medical Center
Seattle, Washington, 98122
About this study
Official title: A Prospective, Multi-center, Single-arm Study of the Medtronic Hugo™ Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) System in Urologic Surgery (Expand URO)
This study will evaluate the safety and performance of the Medtronic Hugo™ RAS System when used for urologic RAS procedures.
Read the detailed description
A prospective, multicenter, single-arm pivotal study in subjects undergoing a urologic RAS procedure using the Medtronic Hugo™ RAS System. Subjects without an oncologic indication will be followed for 30 days post-procedure. Oncologic subjects will be followed annually through 5 years. The study will be conducted in up to 6 investigative sites in the United States of America (USA).
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Pelvic Tumor, Interstitial Cystitis, Congenital Abnormalities
- Being tested
- RAS Prostatectomy, RAS Cystectomy, RAS Nephrectomy
- Medical subject headings
- Urinary Bladder Neoplasms, Prostatic Neoplasms, Kidney Neoplasms, Pelvic Neoplasms, Cystitis, Interstitial, Congenital Abnormalities, Kidney Failure, Chronic, Carcinoma, Renal Cell
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
RAS ProstatectomyDevice
Subjects indicated for Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) for prostatectomy will have RAS surgery using the Medtronic Hugo RAS system.
RAS CystectomyDevice
Subjects indicated for Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) for cystectomy will have RAS surgery using the Medtronic Hugo RAS system.
RAS NephrectomyDevice
Subjects indicated for Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) for nephrectomy (Radical/Partial) will have RAS surgery using the Medtronic Hugo RAS system.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) Urologic Surgery | Other | Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) urologic surgery under the umbrella of procedures outlined by the FDA (prostatectomy, cystectomy and nephrectomy). Receives: Device: RAS Prostatectomy; Device: RAS Cystectomy; Device: RAS Nephrectomy |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Primary Effectiveness Endpoint - Surgical Success Rate, Defined as the Procedure Not Going Into Conversion
The primary effectiveness endpoint is the surgical success rate, defined as the procedure not going into conversion. Conversion is defined as the switch from a robotic assisted approach using the Hugo system to a robotic assisted approach utilizing an FDA cleared robotic-assisted device, laparoscopic, or open surgery.
Measured: During surgical procedure
Primary Safety Endpoint - Rate of Subjects With Complications Meeting Grade III - Grade V Criteria Per the Clavien-Dindo Classification System.
Complications meeting Grade III criteria or higher per the Clavien-Dindo Classification system, from first incision through 30 days post-procedure.
Clavien-Dindo Classification of Surgical Complications:
Grade I: Any deviation from the normal postoperative course without the need for pharmacological treatment or surgical, endoscopic, and radiological interventions.
Grade II: Requiring pharmacological treatment with drugs other than such allowed for grade I complications. Blood transfusions and total parenteral nutrition are also included.
Grade III: Requiring surgical, endoscopic or radiological intervention Grade IIIa: Intervention not under general anesthesia Grade IIIb: Intervention under general anesthesia Grade IV: Life-threatening complication requiring IC/ICU management Grade IVa: Single organ dysfunction (including dialysis) Grade IVb: Multiorgan dysfunction Grade V: Death of a patient
Measured: 30 days
Secondary outcomes (12)
Secondary Endpoint - Overall Complication Rate From First Incision Through 30 Days Post-procedure.
Complication rate: Overall rate of subjects with one or more complications (Clavien-Dindo Grade I or higher), from the first incision through 30 days post-procedure.
Measured: 30 days
Secondary Endpoint - Operative Time (Min)
Operative time shall be collected through the length of the procedure.
Measured: up to 720 minutes
Secondary Endpoint - Intraoperative Estimated Blood Loss (mL).
Intraoperative estimated blood loss shall be collected through the length of the procedure.
Measured: intraoperative
Secondary Endpoint - Transfusion Rate Through 30 Days.
Transfusion rate shall be collected through 30 days post-procedure
Measured: 30 days
Secondary Endpoint - Rate of Device-related Conversions
Rate of device-related conversions shall be collected through the length of the procedure.
Measured: intraoperative
Secondary Endpoint - Hospital Length of Stay (Days)
Hospital length of stay (days) shall be collected through 30 days post-procedure.
Measured: 30 days
Secondary Endpoint - Readmission Rate (Through 30 Days)
Readmission rate shall be collected though 30 days post-procedure.
Measured: 30 days
Secondary Endpoint - Reoperation Rate (Through 30 Days).
Reoperation rate shall be collected through 30 days post-procedure.
Measured: 30 days
Secondary Endpoint - Mortality Rate (Through 30 Days).
Mortality rate shall be collected through 30 days post-procedure.
Measured: 30 days
Secondary Endpoint - Progression-free Survival
Progression-free survival rate will be assessed through 5 years in oncologic subjects.
Measured: 5 years
Secondary Endpoint - Disease-free Survival
Disease-free survival rate will be assessed through 5 years in oncologic subjects.
Measured: 5 years
Secondary Endpoint - Overall Survival
Overall survival rate will be assessed through 5 years in oncologic subjects.
Measured: 5 years
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Jan 2023
- Study start14 Dec 2022
- Primary completion10 Oct 2024
- Study completion31 Jan 2030 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, outcome measures and adverse events reported by the sponsor.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Bladder CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Medtronic - MITGThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 144 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Medtronic - MITG
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Michael Abern, MD, Study chair, Duke Medical Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05696444
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MDT19051EINURO
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 18 Nov 2022
- Last updated
- 3 Nov 2026
- Results posted
- Yes, on ClinicalTrials.gov
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- Yes
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Abern MR, Wiklund P, Goh AC, Kaouk JH, Crivellaro S, Lau CS, Zhumkhawala AA, Huang R, Mehrazin R, Sfakianos JP, Madueke I, Inman BA, Blaser C, Masters M, Porter JR. The first United States prospective trial using the Hugo robot-assisted surgery system. BJU Int. 2026 Jul;138(1):85-91. doi: 10.1111/bju.70314. Epub 2026 May 14.
PubMed 42132526
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Nov 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Prospective, Multi-center, Single-arm Study of the Medtronic Hugo™ Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) System in Urologic Surgery (Expand URO)
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05696444
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MDT19051EINURO
- Conditions
- Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Pelvic Tumor, Interstitial Cystitis, Congenital Abnormalities
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 144 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Medtronic - MITGIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 14 Dec 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jan 2030 (estimated)
- First posted
- 25 Jan 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Posted 25 Nov 2025
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study will evaluate the safety and performance of the Medtronic Hugo™ RAS System when used for urologic RAS procedures.
Detailed description
A prospective, multicenter, single-arm pivotal study in subjects undergoing a urologic RAS procedure using the Medtronic Hugo™ RAS System. Subjects without an oncologic indication will be followed for 30 days post-procedure. Oncologic subjects will be followed annually through 5 years. The study will be conducted in up to 6 investigative sites in the United States of America (USA).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) Urologic Surgery | Other | Device: RAS Prostatectomy, Device: RAS Cystectomy, Device: RAS NephrectomyRobotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) urologic surgery under the umbrella of procedures outlined by the FDA (prostatectomy, cystectomy and nephrectomy). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 22 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Adult subjects (age ≥ 22 years) as required by local law
- Subject has been indicated for a radical prostatectomy, radical cystectomy, or nephrectomy (partial or radical) surgical procedure
- Subject is an acceptable candidate for a fully robotic assisted surgical procedure, a laparoscopic surgical procedure, or an open surgical procedure
- The subject is willing to participate and consents to participate, as documented by a signed and dated informed consent form
Key exclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Subjects for which minimally invasive surgery is contraindicated as determined by the Investigator
- Subjects with comorbidities or medical characteristics, which would preclude the surgical procedure in the opinion of the Investigator
- Subjects diagnosed with a bleeding disorder and/or cannot be removed from their anticoagulants prior to surgery based on surgeon discretion and standard-of-care
- Non-oncology subjects with an estimated life expectancy of less than 6 months; oncology subjects considered for cystectomy with a life expectancy less than 24 months; oncology subjects considered for nephrectomy with a life expectancy less than 60 months; oncology subjects considered for prostatectomy with less than a 10-year life expectancy.
- Female subjects pregnant at the time of the surgical procedure.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| RAS ProstatectomySubjects indicated for Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) for prostatectomy will have RAS surgery using the Medtronic Hugo RAS system. | Device | Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) Urologic Surgery |
| RAS CystectomySubjects indicated for Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) for cystectomy will have RAS surgery using the Medtronic Hugo RAS system. | Device | Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) Urologic Surgery |
| RAS NephrectomySubjects indicated for Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) for nephrectomy (Radical/Partial) will have RAS surgery using the Medtronic Hugo RAS system. | Device | Robotic Assisted Surgery (RAS) Urologic Surgery |
Primary outcome
Primary Effectiveness Endpoint - Surgical Success Rate, Defined as the Procedure Not Going Into Conversion
Time frame: During surgical procedure
The primary effectiveness endpoint is the surgical success rate, defined as the procedure not going into conversion. Conversion is defined as the switch from a robotic assisted approach using the Hugo system to a robotic assisted approach utilizing an FDA cleared robotic-assisted device, laparoscopic, or open surgery.
Primary Safety Endpoint - Rate of Subjects With Complications Meeting Grade III - Grade V Criteria Per the Clavien-Dindo Classification System.
Time frame: 30 days
Complications meeting Grade III criteria or higher per the Clavien-Dindo Classification system, from first incision through 30 days post-procedure. Clavien-Dindo Classification of Surgical Complications: Grade I: Any deviation from the normal postoperative course without the need for pharmacological treatment or surgical, endoscopic, and radiological interventions. Grade II: Requiring pharmacological treatment with drugs other than such allowed for grade I complications. Blood transfusions and total parenteral nutrition are also included. Grade III: Requiring surgical, endoscopic or radiological intervention Grade IIIa: Intervention not under general anesthesia Grade IIIb: Intervention under general anesthesia Grade IV: Life-threatening complication requiring IC/ICU management Grade IVa: Single organ dysfunction (including dialysis) Grade IVb: Multiorgan dysfunction Grade V: Death of a patient
12 secondary outcomes
Secondary Endpoint - Overall Complication Rate From First Incision Through 30 Days Post-procedure.
Time frame: 30 days
Secondary Endpoint - Operative Time (Min)
Time frame: up to 720 minutes
Secondary Endpoint - Intraoperative Estimated Blood Loss (mL).
Time frame: intraoperative
Secondary Endpoint - Transfusion Rate Through 30 Days.
Time frame: 30 days
Secondary Endpoint - Rate of Device-related Conversions
Time frame: intraoperative
Secondary Endpoint - Hospital Length of Stay (Days)
Time frame: 30 days
Secondary Endpoint - Readmission Rate (Through 30 Days)
Time frame: 30 days
Secondary Endpoint - Reoperation Rate (Through 30 Days).
Time frame: 30 days
Secondary Endpoint - Mortality Rate (Through 30 Days).
Time frame: 30 days
Secondary Endpoint - Progression-free Survival
Time frame: 5 years
Secondary Endpoint - Disease-free Survival
Time frame: 5 years
Secondary Endpoint - Overall Survival
Time frame: 5 years
Results and safety
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Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Nov 2026.
- Posted resultsParticipant flow, baseline, all outcome measures and adverse events.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 42132526Abern MR, Wiklund P, Goh AC, Kaouk JH, Crivellaro S, Lau CS, Zhumkhawala AA, Huang R, Mehrazin R, Sfakianos JP, Madueke I, Inman BA, Blaser C, Masters M, Porter JR. The first United States prospective trial using the Hugo robot-assisted surgery system. BJU Int. 2026 Jul;138(1):85-91. doi: 10.1111/bju.70314. Epub 2026 May 14.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Michael Abern, MD study chair
Duke Medical Center
6 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing RAS Prostatectomy, RAS Cystectomy and RAS Nephrectomy in people with Bladder Cancer and Prostate Cancer, run by Medtronic - MITG at 6 sites in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Nov 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 6 sites in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 25 Nov 2025). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Primary Effectiveness Endpoint - Surgical Success Rate, Defined as the Procedure Not Going Into Conversion (time frame: During surgical procedure). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05696444, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Nov 2026.