Robotic lung biopsies without full anesthesia? small study tests feasibility
NCT ID NCT07006311
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This pilot study at the University of Zurich is testing whether robotic-assisted bronchoscopy can be performed under moderate sedation with propofol, rather than general anesthesia. Currently, robotic bronchoscopy requires full anesthesia, but standard bronchoscopy often uses lighter sedation. The study will enroll 30 adults scheduled for bronchoscopy to see if the robotic approach works safely and effectively under propofol. It is an early feasibility test, not a treatment study.
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Active substance
propofol
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make robotic bronchoscopy more widely available by avoiding the need for general anesthesia.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (30 people) testing feasibility only. It may not work as well as hoped, and larger studies are needed.
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University Hospital Zurich
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