Robots take on spine surgery: will they beat the human hand?
NCT ID NCT07461636
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is watching over 7,000 spine surgery patients to see if using a robot to place screws is more accurate and leads to fewer repeat surgeries than the traditional method. Researchers will also track how quickly surgeons learn to use the robot. The goal is to gather real-world evidence on whether robotic assistance improves outcomes for people needing spinal fusion or fixation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- robotic-assisted pedicle screw placement
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that robotic assistance makes spine surgery more precise and reduces the need for repeat operations.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may vary by surgeon experience and patient condition.
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Conditions
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Karolinska University Hospital
RECRUITINGStockholm, Sweden
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Länssjukhuset Kalmar
RECRUITINGKalmar, Sweden
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Ryhov hospital
RECRUITINGJönköping, Sweden
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Sahlgrenska university hospital
RECRUITINGGothenburg, Sweden
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South General Hospital (Södersjukhuset)
RECRUITINGStockholm, Sweden
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Umeå University Hospital
RECRUITINGUmeå, Sweden
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University Hospital Linköping
RECRUITINGLinköping, Sweden
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Uppsala University Hospital
RECRUITINGUppsala, 75185, Sweden
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Örebro University Hospital
RECRUITINGÖrebro, Sweden
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