Intuitive Surgical
Clinical trials sponsored by Intuitive Surgical, explained in plain language.
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Robot-Assisted surgery for lung cancer and thymoma put to the test
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new robotic surgical system (da Vinci SP) for removing part or all of a lung or the thymus gland. It involves 32 adults with early-stage lung cancer, benign lung disease, or thymoma. The goal is to see if the robot can perform these surgeries safely and effecti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 06:00 UTC
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Robots take on breast cancer prevention surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether the da Vinci surgical robot can safely perform nipple-sparing mastectomy in women at high risk for breast cancer. About 145 women aged 18-80 with small to moderate breasts and no active cancer on the treated side will take part. The main goals are to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:42 UTC
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Robotic scalpel takes on open knife in breast cancer surgery showdown
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if a robot-assisted surgical system (da Vinci SP) is as safe and effective as traditional open surgery for nipple-sparing mastectomy in women with early-stage breast cancer. About 204 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated May 22, 2026 13:53 UTC
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Robot-Assisted lung biopsy: a sharper look inside
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a robotic bronchoscopy system that uses real-time 3D imaging to help doctors reach and sample small lung nodules more accurately. About 132 adults with lung nodules between 6 mm and 3 cm will take part. The goal is to see how often the robot helps get a clear dia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 22, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Robot vs. standard: which finds lung cancer better?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares a robotic-assisted bronchoscopy system (Ion) to standard electromagnetic navigation for diagnosing lung nodules. About 354 adults with suspicious lung nodules will undergo one of the two procedures. The main goal is to see which method more accurately identifi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated May 19, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New review examines Nipple-Sparing mastectomy risks
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviewed medical records of 75 women who had a nipple-sparing mastectomy to prevent breast cancer. Researchers looked at how often complications happened within 42 days after surgery. The goal was to see how safe the procedure is and how well it removes breast tissue w…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:58 UTC
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New lung biopsy tool tested in over 1,300 patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well the Ion Endoluminal System works in everyday medical practice for taking tissue samples from lung spots or nodules. About 1,300 adults who need a lung biopsy or lesion localization will be observed. The goal is to see how often the system correctly di…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 26, 2026 05:45 UTC