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

  • Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100070, China

  • Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100730, China