Clinical trials: Robotic Surgery, open to volunteers
Urinary Retention
Post-operative Urinary Retention (POUR) Following Thoracic Surgery
Inability to urinate a common complication that happens to many patients after a surgery, especially in men over 60 years of age who undergo surgery on their chest.
- Trial name
- POUR (NCT03609580)
- Testing
- Tamsulosin - 1 week, Tamsulosin - 3 days
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hackensack Meridian Health
Pressure Incidence Prevention, Pain
The Effect of Different Support Surface Applications
This study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental study to compare the effects of two support surfaces-gel pads (used in routine practice) and microbead-filled pads-placed under the shoulders in the steep…
- Trial name
- NCT06974552
- Testing
- microbead-filled support surfaces, Jel support surfaces
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Training Effectiveness
Proficiency-Based Progression on Hugo Ras Robot for Learning Nerve-Sparing RARP: Feasibility Study
Feasibility study 1. To evaluate the feasibility of PBP training for nerve-sparing RARP on the Hugo Ras system 2. To assess time to proficiency for participants with varying experience 3.
- Trial name
- NCT07180797
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Orsi Academy
Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Training, Prostatectomy
Comparing Two Training Methods for Learning Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
This randomized non-inferiority study evaluates whether a robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) training pathway incorporating the IMRA Surgical Prostatectomy Class V Hydrogel Model is as effective as the current standard…
- Trial name
- NCT07669974
- Testing
- IMRA-Enhanced Training Pathway, Standard Training Pathway
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Orsi Academy
No Disease or Condition is Being Studied, Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive
Hand Versus Foot Controls for Robotic Surgery Simulation
Why is the study being done? Robotic-assisted surgery offers high precision and ergonomic benefits, but it requires specialized console skills that differ significantly from traditional open or laparoscopic surgery.
- Trial name
- CLUTCH WAR (NCT07618429)
- Testing
- Hand Clutch, Foot Clutch
- Where
- Thailand
- Volunteers
- 86 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prince of Songkla University
Colorectal Operations
Carbon Footprint Assessment for Robotic, Laparoscopic and Open Colorectal Operations to Enhance Environmental Sustainability
The goal of this study is to conduct a life cycle assessment of robotic, laparoscopic and open colorectal procedures and compare their climate impact.
- Trial name
- CARE (NCT06844604)
- Testing
- robotic colorectal procedures, laparoscopic colorectal procedures, open colorectal procedures
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Ergonomics
These Studies Assess Surgeons' Physical and Ergonomic Workloads. Study 1 Compares Laparoscopic vs. Hugo RAS Robotic Approaches for Rectal Resection. Study 2 Compares Hugo RAS vs. Da Vinci Xi for Prostatectomy. Both Track Physiological Stress, Surgical Strain Phases, and Exerted Force.
The ERGOROB (ERGOnomics in surgical ROBotics) study is an observational research project focused on the physical well-being of surgeons.Why is this study important?Surgeons perform complex, lengthy procedures that can lead to…
- Trial name
- ERGOROB (NCT07479121)
- Testing
- surgical approach
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Hiatal Hernia
Impact of Biosynthetic Mesh on Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
The aim of this study is to find out if using a certain kind of mesh can reduce the chances of hiatal hernias coming back after anti-reflux surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT06444347
- Testing
- Biosynthetic Mesh, Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Neurocognitive Disorder, Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
The Effect of Steep Trendelenburg Position on Neurocognitive Functions in Robotic Radical Prostatectomy Cases
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of the steep Trendelenburg position in robotic prostatectomy cases, where anesthesia depth is monitored using BIS and cerebral perfusion is tracked with NIRS, and to determine the…
- Conditions
- Neurocognitive Disorder, Robotic Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy, Near Infrared Spectroscopy
- Trial name
- NCT06869304
- Testing
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Heart Failure, Systolic, Robotic Surgery
Cardiac Performance During Steep Trendelenburg Position in Patients Undergoing Robotic Surgery Surgery.
The field of robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery increases all the time. Older and more fragile patients which are not suitable for major open surgery could be scheduled for robotic- assisted surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT06336746
- Testing
- Esophageal Doppler
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karlstad Central Hospital
Spine Deformity, Idiopathic Scoliosis
Advanced SPinal Innovations With Robotics and Enabling Technology Registry
Creation of a pediatric robotic spine surgery registry will allow for data collection and analysis on the coupled use of robotics and navigation, as well as patient-specific rods in pediatric spine deformity surgery across…
- Conditions
- Spine Deformity, Idiopathic Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis
- Trial name
- ASPIRE (NCT05071144)
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 700 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Boston Children's Hospital
Neuromuscular Blockade
Comparison of Two Quantitative EMG Monitors for Deep Neuromuscular Block in Laparoscopic/Robotic and VATS Surgery
The main objective of the study is to compare the frequency of intraoperative spontaneous diaphragmatic movements and breath-initiation efforts in participants undergoing robotic and/or thoracic surgery under deep neuromuscular…
- Trial name
- NCT07706504
- Testing
- TetraGraph (Senzime)-Guided Neuromuscular Monitoring (Dominant Hand), TwitchView (Blink)-Guided Neuromuscular Monitoring (Dominant Hand)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Post Operative Pain, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Effects of Assisted Robotic vs Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
This will be a prospective, obesity-registry based, single-blind randomized controlled trial with a 1:1 allocation ratio. Specific inclusion criteria are all patients eligible to undergo a Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG)…
- Conditions
- Post Operative Pain, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy, Obesity
- Trial name
- EARLY (NCT06425016)
- Testing
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG), Robotic Sleeve Gastrectomy (RSG)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ricard Corcelles
Postoperative Pulmonary Complications, Impaired Oxygenation
PEEP Strategies and Mechanical Power in Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery requires pneumoperitoneum and steep Trendelenburg positioning, which significantly impair respiratory mechanics and increase the risk of postoperative pulmonary complications.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pulmonary Complications, Impaired Oxygenation, Mechanical Ventilation
- Trial name
- NCT07536464
- Testing
- Fixed PEEP Ventilation, Decremental PEEP Strategy, Incremental PEEP Strategy
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Robotics, Lung Cancer
SP Robotic Versus VATS Anatomical Pulmonary Resection for Patients With NSCLC
Single-POrt Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery versus single-port video-assisted Thoracic Surgery major pulmonary resection for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (SPORTS trial): a single-center, a single blinded, randomized…
- Trial name
- SPORTS (NCT06202690)
- Testing
- Single-port robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, Single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
- Volunteers
- 290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Korea University Guro Hospital
Robotic Surgery
Robotic Curriculum for Young Surgeons
Robotic training program for unexperienced novice surgeons
- Trial name
- RoCS (NCT05960539)
- Testing
- surgical training
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 500 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
Surgery Complications, Surgery
SurgWeek-2: Identifying the Global Burden of Post Operative Complications: an International Prospective Cohort Study Protocol
This study aims to assess and improve the global outcomes following surgery. Every year approximately 313 million operations are performed, with 50 million people experiencing a complication and unfortunately 3.5 million people…
- Conditions
- Surgery Complications, Surgery, Global Surgery, Robotic
- Trial name
- SurgWeek-2 (NCT07785076)
- Volunteers
- 100,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Birmingham
Surgical, Surgical Behaviour in the Operating Room
The Impact of Classical Music on Performance in Robotic Surgery Simulation
In this experimental crossover study using the da Vinci simulator, the aim is to investigate how classical music influences the surgical performance of medical students.
- Conditions
- Surgical, Surgical Behaviour in the Operating Room, Da Vinci Robot, da Vinci SP Surgical System
- Trial name
- NCT07639788
- Testing
- Exposure to Classical Music
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer
Preop Laxatives in Robotic Urologic Surgery
Minimally-invasive surgery, either laparoscopic or robotic, is commonly used in urology. Several urologic procedures including prostatectomy, radical nephrectomy, and partial nephrectomy are now commonly performed robotically.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Constipation
- Trial name
- NCT05805436
- Testing
- Polyethylene Glycol 3350
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chad R. Tracy
Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Evaluating Artisential Laparoscopic Instruments in Gynecologic Surgery
This study evaluates the efficacy and safety of Artisential laparoscopic instruments in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
- Conditions
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Mesh Augmentation, Laparoscopic Surgery
- Trial name
- MIGS-ART (NCT06050161)
- Testing
- Articulating laparoscopic instrument, Conventional laparoscopic instrument, Robotic surgical instrument
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kern Medical Center