Intuitive Surgical
Clinical trials sponsored by Intuitive Surgical, explained in plain language.
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Robot surgeons put to the test in delicate chest operations
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new, single-port robotic surgery system for removing parts of the lung (for cancer or benign disease) or the thymus gland. Researchers want to see if surgeons can complete these delicate chest operations using only this robot, without having to switch to t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Robots vs. surgeons: new trial tests High-Tech breast cancer operation
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new robotic surgery system to traditional open surgery for nipple-sparing mastectomy in women with early-stage breast cancer. It aims to see if the robotic approach is as safe and effective while potentially improving cosmetic results and recovery. The trial…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 17, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Robot guides doctors to Hard-to-Reach lung spots for better cancer diagnosis
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new robotic system designed to help doctors more accurately biopsy suspicious lung nodules. It involves 132 patients with lung nodules at moderate to high risk for cancer. The goal is to see if this robotic system, combined with 3D imaging, can improve the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Robots help women at high breast cancer risk keep natural appearance
Prevention OngoingThis study is testing whether robotic surgery systems can safely and effectively perform preventive breast removal while preserving the nipple. It involves 145 women at high risk for breast cancer who choose to have preventive surgery. Researchers are checking if the robotic appr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:30 UTC
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Researchers look back at breast surgery safety
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at past medical records from multiple hospitals to understand how often complications occur after a specific type of preventive breast surgery called open nipple-sparing mastectomy. It involves reviewing the records of 75 female patients who had this surgery betw…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC