Clinical trials: Robotics
Adult Abdominal Imaging, Pediatric Abdominal Imaging
Evaluation of Robotic Telesonography
Robotic telesonography, in which an expert remotely performs sonography in real time, has recently emerged as an opportunity to perform sonography at remote centres.
- Conditions
- Adult Abdominal Imaging, Pediatric Abdominal Imaging, Obstetric Imaging
- Trial name
- NCT02607475
- Testing
- Robotic telesonography (MELODY Patient System, AdEchoTech), Conventional sonography (EPIQ 5, Philips or LOGIQ E9, GE Healthcare)
- Where
- 3 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Saskatchewan
Inguinal Hernia
SetUp Study for HugoTM RAS Inguinal Hernia Repair
The goal of this observational cohort study is to evaluate the evolution of the operative time in performing robotic-assisted laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (rTAPP) during the learning curve of the first 50 patients using…
- Trial name
- SUSHI (NCT06599515)
- Testing
- robotic surgical platform
- Where
- 2 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Algemeen Ziekenhuis Maria Middelares
Overweight and Obesity, Weight Loss
Pilot Study on Weight Loss With Robotic Assistance
The purpose of this study is to determine whether robotic assistance can help facilitate adherence, engagement, and weight loss in participants enrolled in a behavioral weight loss program.
- Trial name
- NCT03314415
- Testing
- Aldebaraan Nao H25
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tufts University
Stroke, Cerebral Palsy
Usability Testing of a Bilateral Activities of Daily Exercise Robot for Stroke Therapy
In stroke rehabilitation, unilateral training of the impaired limb after stroke is often the frequent strategy used over bilateral ones.
- Trial name
- BiADLER (NCT02882646)
- Testing
- Bi-ADLER
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Healthy Volunteers, Robotic Exoskeleton
Effects of Hip-Assist Exoskeleton Torque on Gait Parameters
This study aims to evaluate the impact of assistive torque from a hip-assist exoskeleton on gait patterns in healthy adults. The investigators will analyze how different torque settings affect spatiotemporal parameters, joint…
- Conditions
- Healthy Volunteers, Robotic Exoskeleton, Wearable Devices, Assistive Devices
- Trial name
- NCT07450989
- Testing
- ANGEL SUIT H10 (Hip-assist exoskeleton)
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Stroke, Neurologic Disorder
Optimize Motor Learning to Improve Neurorehabilitation
The objective of this study is to develop and evaluate novel robotic training strategies that modulate errors based on the subjects' individual motor and cognitive needs.
- Trial name
- OnLINE (NCT04759976)
- Testing
- Robotic motor training
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 259 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Pain Thresholds, Healthy Adult Participants
Evaluation of Psychophysical Responses After Mechanical Stimulation.
This study evaluates the test-retest reliability of psychophysical responses to non-injurious sharp stimuli applied via a robotic system.
- Trial name
- NCT07774429
- Testing
- Robot-controlled non-injurious mechanical stimulation
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Council of Scientific and Technical Research, Argentina
CVA, Gait, Hemiplegic
Robotic Exoskeleton Assisted Gait Post Stroke
The current investigation takes advantage of both a progressive and adaptive assist-as-needed massed practice and time-sensitive neuroplasticity through exoskeleton assisted walking in order to induce greater recovery-oriented…
- Trial name
- RE-Assist (NCT04309305)
- Testing
- EksoGT™, Ekso Bionics, Berkley, CA, USA, Standard of Care, No Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kessler Foundation
Colorectal Operations
Carbon Footprint Assessment for Robotic, Laparoscopic and Open Colorectal Operations to Enhance Environmental Sustainability
The goal of this study is to conduct a life cycle assessment of robotic, laparoscopic and open colorectal procedures and compare their climate impact.
- Trial name
- CARE (NCT06844604)
- Testing
- robotic colorectal procedures, laparoscopic colorectal procedures, open colorectal procedures
- Where
- 2 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Pain
Does the TAP Block Work Better Than the TFP Block for Relieving Pain
Regional anesthetics, nerve blocks, and interfascial blocks are becoming more common in many types of surgery to help with pain after surgery.
- Trial name
- Tapblock (NCT06975735)
- Testing
- TAP Plane Block, TFP Block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- TC Erciyes University
Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay
SmarToyGym: Smart Detection of Atypical Toy-oriented Actions in At-risk Infants
The study aims to develop a SmarToyGym where sensitized, wireless toys are strategically hung and placed within reach of infants to elicit toy-oriented body and arm/hand movements.
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Stroke, Fine Motor Delay
- Trial name
- NCT02813889
- Testing
- SmarToyGym
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Surgery, E-learning
Orsi Surgical Skills E-learning Trial
The training of robotic surgical procedural skills has been challenged by changes in work practices and safety concerns specifically related to training.
- Trial name
- OSSET (NCT04541615)
- Testing
- Online course with proficiency test, Online course, Standard training group
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Orsi Academy
Healthy Adults, Stroke Patients
Compare Effects of the Mirror Therapy and Robotic Mirror Therapy in Electroencephalography of Healthy Adults and Stroke Patients.
Mirror therapy has recently attracted increasing attention; however, most patients have the difficulties to perform mirror therapy due to limited imaginary ability.
- Trial name
- NCT04236089
- Testing
- robotic hand
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 65 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Robotic Surgery
Lung Mechanics and Ventilation Efficiency in Robotic Surgery
Robotic surgery requires pneumoperitoneum and specific surgical positioning such as steep Trendelenburg, reverse Trendelenburg, or supine positioning.
- Trial name
- NCT07467135
- Testing
- Intraoperative Mechanical Ventilation Monitoring
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 145 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Stroke
Evaluation of Sensorimotor Ankle Impairments in Chronic Stroke
The purpose of this study is to capture sensorimotor ankle function in a chronic stroke population through validation of novel, experimental metrics and their comparison with established, clinical measures of function.
- Trial name
- NCT06410989
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Barrett Esophagus
Early Detection of Barrett's Esophagus Through Deep Image Retrieval
Barrett's oesophagus is a condition in which the area between the oesophagus and stomach no longer closes, allowing acidic contents of the stomach to enter the oesophagus and damage the lining.
- Trial name
- NCT04478929
- Testing
- Gastroscopy
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Leigh Taylor
Epiretinal Membrane, Retinal Hemorrhage
Robotic Retinal Dissection Device Trial
The purpose of the study is to determine whether use of a robotic system improves the precision and therefore safety of high precision steps in retinal surgery.
- Trial name
- R2D2 (NCT03052881)
- Testing
- Robot assisted surgery
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Postoperative Pain
TAP Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Pre-incisional Wound Infiltration With Bupivacaine for Postoperative Pain
In this randomized, controlled, double-blinded trial we plan to evaluate post-operative pain relief after laparoscopic-assisted Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block using liposomal bupivacaine plus bupivacaine versus…
- Trial name
- LATAP (NCT02400645)
- Testing
- Pre-incisional wound infiltration, Laparoscope to place TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine, Liposomal bupivacaine
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Tennessee
Robotics, Lung Cancer
SP Robotic Versus VATS Anatomical Pulmonary Resection for Patients With NSCLC
Single-POrt Robotic-assisted thoracic surgery versus single-port video-assisted Thoracic Surgery major pulmonary resection for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (SPORTS trial): a single-center, a single blinded, randomized…
- Trial name
- SPORTS (NCT06202690)
- Testing
- Single-port robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, Single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
- Volunteers
- 290 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Korea University Guro Hospital
Urinary Retention
Post-operative Urinary Retention (POUR) Following Thoracic Surgery
Inability to urinate a common complication that happens to many patients after a surgery, especially in men over 60 years of age who undergo surgery on their chest.
- Trial name
- POUR (NCT03609580)
- Testing
- Tamsulosin - 1 week, Tamsulosin - 3 days
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 127 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hackensack Meridian Health