Machine Learning-based Surgical Guidance System for Robot-assisted Rectal Surgery (NCT05652361) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Machine Learning-based Surgical Guidance System for Robot-assisted Rectal Surgery
Germany12 participantsStarted 2026-02
Plain-language summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the technical feasibility and applicability of a surgical assistance system based on image recognition algorithms in a first-in-human pilot study. In addition, this study will provide preliminary data on the oncological outcome of the assistance system.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with rectal cancer scheduled for robot-assisted rectal resection
* Intact preoperative urogenital/rectal function
* Full capability of consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous/Second malignant disease \<5 years before diagnosis of rectal cancer
* Previous abdominal surgery, except for laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy or Cesarean section
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Addiction or illness that prevent the person concerned from assessing the nature and scope of the clinical trial and its possible consequences
* indication that the participant is unlikely to comply with the trial protocoll (e.g. lack of compliance)
* official or court order for involuntary hospitalization
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Incidence of discrepancies between the surgeon's preparation and the prediction of the CoBot system