Robot-Assisted surgery trial aims to ease swelling in head and neck lymphedema
NCT ID NCT07311876
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study will test the Symani Surgical System, a robotic device designed to help surgeons perform delicate microsurgery on lymph vessels in the head and neck. The goal is to see if the robot can safely and effectively reconnect lymph channels to reduce swelling (lymphedema) in 30 adults. Participants will be followed for 30 days after surgery to check for complications and improvements in fluid drainage.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Symani Surgical System (a robotic device for microsurgery)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a safer, more precise surgical option for treating head and neck lymphedema, potentially improving drainage and reducing swelling.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (30 people) focused on device safety and feasibility, not a proven treatment. The procedure carries surgical risks like infection or device-related complications.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
RECRUITINGKiel, 24105, Germany
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