Robot vs. doctor: new trial pits machine against human for brain scans
NCT ID NCT07182188
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares a robotic system to traditional manual methods for performing cerebral angiography, a procedure that images blood vessels in the brain. Researchers will enroll 450 patients aged 18-75 with suspected head or neck vascular issues. The goal is to see if the robot-assisted approach improves success rates, reduces complications, and shortens procedure time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Vascular Interventional Robotic System (a device that helps doctors perform brain angiography)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this robotic system could make brain angiography safer and more precise, reducing radiation exposure and complications for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a post-market study, so the device is already approved, but it may not show significant benefits over manual procedures. Risks include vascular injury, neurological complications, or system malfunctions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100070, China
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Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China