Robotic surgery gets a sense of touch: could force feedback speed lung recovery?

NCT ID NCT07660900

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

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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FORCE MEASUREMENT LOBECTOMY SEGMENTECTOMY

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Locations

The James Cancer Hospital
RECRUITING

Columbus, Ohio, 43221, United States

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