Intuitive Surgical
Clinical trials sponsored by Intuitive Surgical, explained in plain language.
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Robotic lung biopsy system under Real-World scrutiny
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing how well the Ion endoluminal system, a robotic tool, works for lung nodule biopsies and localization in everyday medical practice across Europe. Researchers will track 1,200 adults to see how often the tool correctly diagnoses lung nodules and how often co…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Robot-Assisted GYN surgery under the microscope: new study tracks Real-World outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is observing how well robotic-assisted surgery works for women with gynecological conditions. It will follow 1,250 participants in Germany for up to 12 months after surgery to track complications, recovery, and patient-reported outcomes. The goal is to gather real-worl…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Robot vs surgeon: which appendectomy is safer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at medical records of 1000 adults who had emergency appendix removal using either robotic assistance or standard laparoscopic surgery. The goal is to compare things like surgery time, complications, and recovery. No new treatment is being tested—just gatheri…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Robot vs video: which lung cancer surgery is better for recovery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of minimally invasive lung cancer surgery: robotic-assisted (RATS) and video-assisted (VATS). It will follow 512 patients across Europe to see which technique leads to better quality of life and recovery. The goal is to help surgeons and patients mak…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Robots that feel: new study tests Touch-Sensitive surgery tools
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches how force feedback instruments work during robot-assisted surgeries with the da Vinci 5 system. About 200 adults having hernia, colorectal, thoracic, gynecologic, or partial kidney removal surgery will take part. The goal is to see how these tools help surgeons…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC