Robot surgery vs. standard care for brain stem bleeding: a major trial begins
NCT ID NCT07300501
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares robot-assisted surgery to standard medical care for people with a severe brain stem hemorrhage. The trial will enroll 300 patients in China to see if the surgery leads to better recovery and less disability after 3 months. The goal is to provide clear evidence on whether this risky procedure is worth doing.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- stereotactic aspiration surgery (robot-assisted)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a proven surgical option to reduce disability and death from brain stem hemorrhage.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with no prior high-quality evidence. Surgery on the brain stem carries risks like infection or re-bleeding, and benefits are uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Henan Provincial People's Hospital
Zhengzhou, China
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Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University
Shenzhen, China
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Qilu Hospital of Shandong University
Jinan, China
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Renji Hospital,School of Medicine,Shanghai Jiaotong University
Shanghai, China
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Shenzhen Second People's Hospital
Shenzhen, China
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Taizhou First People's Hospital
Taizhou, China
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The First Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
Wenzhou, China
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Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Changsha, China
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Xijing hospital
Xi'an, China
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Zhujiang Hospital,Southern Medical University
Guangzhou, China