Robot steadies heads in real time, paving way for sharper brain radiation
NCT ID NCT07116759
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a non-invasive robotic platform that uses motion-tracking cameras to keep a person's head steady in real time. Twenty healthy volunteers took part to see how well the system could limit head movement. The goal is to use this device during brain radiation therapy to target tumors more accurately and protect healthy tissue.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- robotic head stabilization platform
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this device could help deliver more precise radiation to brain tumors while reducing damage to healthy tissue.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, early-stage study in 20 healthy volunteers, not patients. The device has not yet been tested during actual radiation treatment, so its real-world benefit and safety are unknown.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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20 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2022
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- 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
The volunteer population will consist of healthy individuals.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects 18 and older * Subjects must be able to read and understand English * Participants must sign the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: Any subjects not meeting the above inclusion criteria will not be considered for this study.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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