Robotic surgery gets a sense of touch: could force feedback speed lung recovery?
NCT ID NCT07660900
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether force feedback instruments—tools that let surgeons feel the forces they apply during robotic surgery—improve recovery after lung removal. About 270 adults having robotic-assisted lung surgery will be randomly assigned to surgery with or without force feedback. The main goal is to see if force feedback leads to faster chest tube removal, less pain, and shorter hospital stays.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Force Feedback instruments (surgical tool technology)
What this could lead to
If force feedback improves outcomes, it could become a standard feature in robotic surgery, helping patients recover faster with less pain.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center study with 270 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The technology may not show a clear benefit over standard instruments.
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The James Cancer Hospital
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43221, United States
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