Spine surgery showdown: robot vs. Surgeon's hand

NCT ID NCT05553028

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Elsan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares robot-assisted spine surgery to the traditional method in 300 adults needing spinal fusion. The goal is to see if the robot helps place screws more accurately, reduces complications, and improves patient outcomes. Participants are randomly assigned to either robot-assisted or conventional surgery, and results are evaluated by independent radiologists.

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 surgery (Mazor X Stealth)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that robot-assisted spine surgery is safer and more precise than traditional methods, potentially reducing complications and improving recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a single-center study with 300 participants, so results may not apply to all hospitals or patients. The robot may not improve outcomes enough to justify its cost.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

lumbar disk degenerative disorder osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, spine spondylolisthesis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ARTHROSIS; SPINE MAZOR ROBOT OSTEOSYNTHESIS SPINAL SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Clinique Saint Martin

Pessac, 33600, France

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