Robot assists doctors in precise bone procedures

NCT ID NCT06376682

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study tested a robotic system called EPIONE to help doctors guide needles into bone during CT scans. The goal was to see if the robot is safe and accurate for procedures like treating bone tumors or fractures. 34 adults took part, and the study looked at how often the robot successfully placed the needle without needing to switch to a manual method.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hospices Civils de Lyon

    Lyon, 69000, France

  • Institut Gustave Roussy

    Villejuif, 94800, France

  • Institut Paoli-Calmettes

    Marseille, 13000, France

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