Robot heart surgery may speed up recovery, new study hopes to prove

NCT ID NCT05430568

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

Summary

This study will compare how well heart and lung function recover after robot-assisted heart surgery versus traditional open-heart surgery. Researchers will measure exercise capacity and breathing in 80 patients before and after surgery. The goal is to see if the less invasive robotic approach leads to better physical recovery.

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

What this could lead to

If robot-assisted surgery leads to better heart and lung recovery, it could become the preferred option for eligible patients.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage observational study. Results may not apply to all patients, and the study hasn't started yet.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder coronary restenosis heart valve disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Taichung, Taiwan, 40705, Taiwan