Robots take on heart surgery: safer for doctors?

NCT ID NCT06735716

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Asan Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study compares a robot-assisted heart procedure to the standard manual approach in 80 adults with stable angina who need a stent. The robot, called AVIAR, helps guide catheters and balloons. Researchers will check if the robot is as safe and effective, and if it reduces radiation exposure for the doctor.

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 procedure using AVIAR (MX-02) positioning catheter control device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that robot-assisted heart procedures are as safe and effective as manual ones, with less radiation exposure for doctors.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The robot may not work as well in complex cases.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

Asan Medical Center

Seoul, South Korea
The Catholic University of Korea, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital

Seoul, South Korea

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