Robot-Assisted Weight-Loss surgery may cut pain, study hopes
NCT ID NCT06425016
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two types of weight-loss surgery—robotic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy—to see which causes less pain right after the operation. About 91 people having sleeve gastrectomy at Cleveland Clinic will be randomly assigned to one method. Researchers will measure pain, opioid use, surgeon comfort, and quality of life up to one year later.
What this could mean
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Active substance
sleeve gastrectomy (laparoscopic or robotic)
What this could lead to
If robotic surgery reduces early pain, it could improve recovery and quality of life for people undergoing weight-loss surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial (91 people) comparing two established procedures, so any differences may be modest or not apply to all patients.
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Locations
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Cleveland Clinic
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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