Robots take on bone setting: a trial tests precision surgery for broken ankles

NCT ID NCT07733271

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Beijing Jishuitan Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares robot-assisted surgery to traditional methods for fixing a specific type of broken ankle (distal tibial fracture). The robot uses artificial intelligence to plan and perform the bone realignment, aiming for more accurate placement and less radiation exposure. Sixty adults with closed, acute fractures will be randomly assigned to either robot-assisted or conventional surgery. The main goal is to see if the robot leads to better bone alignment after the procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Robot-assisted closed reduction and internal fixation using an intelligent robotic system with deep-learning-based bone segmentation and automated reduction planning
What this could lead to: If successful, this robotic system could make fracture surgery more precise and consistent, potentially improving recovery and reducing the need for repeat procedures.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The robot may not perform as well as an experienced surgeon in complex cases.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

tibia fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DISTAL TIBIAL FRACTURE TIBIAL FRACTURES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aerospace Center Hospital
RECRUITING

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100035, China
Beijing Jishuitan Hospital
RECRUITING

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100035, China

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