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Robot vs. laparoscope: which surgery is better for IBD patients?

NCT ID NCT07230262

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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Cancelled before anyone took part.

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Approved
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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two types of minimally invasive surgery—robotic and laparoscopic—for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who need colorectal surgery. Researchers want to see which approach leads to fewer complications, less pain, and faster recovery. About 110 adults with IBD will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures.

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 robotic surgery proves better, it could become the preferred option for IBD patients needing colorectal surgery, reducing complications and speeding recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small trial (110 participants) comparing two established procedures, so any differences may be modest or not apply to all patients. Both surgeries carry standard surgical risks.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 110 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Voluntary written informed consent of the participant or their legally authorized representative has been obtained prior to any screening procedures 2. At least 18 years of age at the time of signing the Informed Consent Form (ICF) 3. Diagnosed with IBD and eligible for elective minimally invasive colorectal surgery, including: 1.4 Ileocecal/ileocolic resections 1.5 Segmental colectomies 1.6 Total colectomy 1.7 Proctocolectomy 1.8 Proctectomy 4. Procedures involving primary anastomosis or temporary or permanent stoma creation 5. Suitable for minimally invasive surgery Exclusion Criteria: 1. Non IBD patients 2. Urgent surgery (\<24 hours from hospital admission) 3. Not suitable for minimally invasive surgery 4. Ileoanal pouch construction

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

inflammatory bowel disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

IBD (inflammatory bowel disease)

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Abdominal Surgery

    RECRUITING

    Leuven, Vlaams Brabant, 3000, Belgium

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