Robot doctor navigates lungs to spot cancer
NCT ID NCT06719687
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new self-driving robotic bronchoscope that automatically navigates the airways to reach and sample lung nodules. Thirty adults with suspicious lung nodules will undergo the procedure under general anesthesia. The goal is to see if the robot can safely and accurately reach the nodule for diagnosis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Self-driving robotic-assisted bronchoscope
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more precise and automated way to biopsy lung nodules, potentially improving diagnosis and reducing the need for more invasive procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 30 participants. The device may not work as intended, and there are standard risks of bronchoscopy like bleeding or infection. Results may not apply to all patients or nodule types.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
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