Robotic prostate surgery and the heart: a hidden risk revealed?
NCT ID NCT06502340
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether robotic-assisted prostate removal can cause hidden heart damage. Researchers measure a protein called troponin I, a sensitive marker of heart injury, in 75 men undergoing this surgery. The goal is to find out how often this damage occurs and what factors might increase the risk.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify patients at risk of heart damage during robotic prostate surgery, potentially improving perioperative care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study with 75 participants, so findings may not apply broadly. It measures a biomarker, not clinical outcomes, so the direct benefit to patients is uncertain.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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75 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
All patients undergoing elective robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy will be included in the study.
- Ages
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Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who will undergo elective robotic surgery * Patients with I, II, and III according to ASA classification * Those with body mass index (BMI) below 35kg/m2 * Patients whose consent was obtained before the procedure Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who were converted to open surgery for any reason * patients who did not agree to participate in the research
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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