Intuitive Surgical
Clinical trials sponsored by Intuitive Surgical, explained in plain language.
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Glowing dye lights up prostate cancer for surgeons
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a special fluorescent dye called IS-002 to see if it helps surgeons better identify prostate cancer tissue during robotic surgery. The dye is designed to make cancer cells glow under special imaging, potentially allowing for more complete tumor removal. The main…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:43 UTC
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New surgical dye aims to prevent hidden injury during robotic operations
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether an injection called IS-001 could help surgeons see the ureter more clearly during robotic gynecological surgery. The ureter is a tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder, and accidentally injuring it is a serious risk. The goal was to see i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Robotic duo aims for pinpoint accuracy in lung cancer detection
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new, combined robotic system designed to improve the accuracy of lung nodule biopsies. It involved 155 adults with small lung nodules (2 cm or smaller) to see how well the system could guide a needle directly into the nodule for a tissue sample. The main goal …
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC
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Robot-Assisted precision: new system aims for pinpoint accuracy in lung cancer detection
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a robotic system designed to help doctors more accurately place biopsy tools inside small lung nodules. It involved 200 adults in Europe who needed a biopsy because they were at moderate to high risk for lung cancer. The main goal was to see how often the roboti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 09, 2026 14:26 UTC
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Doctors test 3D blueprints for complex cancer surgeries
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at past patient scans to see if 3D models help surgeons plan complex lung and colon cancer surgeries better than standard 2D images. Surgeons reviewed the 3D models and answered questionnaires about their usefulness for planning. The goal was to gather know…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:56 UTC