Can robots perfectly align broken femurs?

NCT ID NCT07738380

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

First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether robot-assisted surgery can align broken thigh bones (femur fractures) more precisely than traditional surgeon-performed methods. Adults with a closed femur fracture are randomly assigned to receive either robot-assisted or conventional reduction, followed by standard internal fixation. The study measures how well the bone fragments align, surgical time, blood loss, healing, and functional recovery over a year. The goal is to see if robotic assistance improves outcomes and reduces trauma.

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 procedure
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make femur fracture surgery more precise, potentially improving bone alignment and speeding up recovery.
What could go wrong: The trial is relatively small and early, so results may not apply to all patients. Robot-assisted surgery may not always outperform traditional methods and could carry technical risks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Femoral Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FEMORAL SHAFT FRACTURES FEMUR FRACTURE FEMUR FRACTURES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beijing Jishuitan Hospital
RECRUITING

Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100035, China

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