Magnets may reduce incisions in stomach surgery
NCT ID NCT07293611
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new magnetic surgical system that could allow surgeons to perform upper stomach surgeries with fewer cuts. The device uses a magnetic grasper inside the body and a controller outside to move tissue. Researchers will check if it's safe and if it can replace some of the usual tools, potentially leading to less pain and faster recovery. The study involves 30 people scheduled for laparoscopic surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Levita Magnetic Surgical System (a device with a magnetic grasper and external controller)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to less invasive upper GI surgeries with fewer incisions, potentially reducing pain and recovery time.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 30 participants. The device may not work as well as standard tools, and there are risks like device malfunction or injury from magnetic forces.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinica Colonial
Huechuraba, Santiago Metropolitan, 8580645, Chile
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Hospital Luis Tisne
Peñalolén, Santiago Metropolitan, 7930124, Chile