Robot arm takes on colon polyps: new study tests less invasive removal

NCT ID NCT06133387

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: EndoQuest Robotics, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study is testing a robotic device that doctors use through the anus to remove benign growths (polyps, adenomas) from the rectum and sigmoid colon. The goal is to see if the device can remove the entire growth in one piece safely, without causing bleeding or a hole in the bowel. About 56 adults with such growths will be treated and followed for 30 days.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Endoluminal Surgical (ELS) System (robotic device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this robotic device could offer a less invasive way to remove colorectal polyps and adenomas, reducing the need for traditional surgery.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study with only 56 participants, so results may not apply widely. Risks include bleeding or perforation during the procedure.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

benign neoplasm of large intestine colorectal adenoma colorectal neoplasm neuroendocrine neoplasm polyp of colon polyp of large intestine polyp of rectum rectal neoplasm rectum adenoma sigmoid disease sigmoid neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COLORECTAL ADENOMA COLORECTAL LESION COLORECTAL POLYP RECTAL ADENOMA RECTAL LESION RECTAL POLYP SIGMOID COLON POLYP SIGMOID; LESION

Contacts and locations

Locations

AdventHealth

Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States
Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Brigham and Women's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
HCA Healthcare

Houston, Texas, 77004, United States
Mayo Clinic

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

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