Clinical trial · Observational
Robot-Assisted Versus Manual Puncture for Pulmonary Nodule Ablation
Comparison of Robot-Assisted Versus Manual Puncture for Ablation of Pulmonary Nodules: A Prospective Cohort Study
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
Pulmonary nodule ablation is an established minimally invasive treatment for selected patients with pulmonary nodules. Accurate puncture is critical for procedural efficiency and safety. This prospective observational cohort study aims to compare robot-assisted and conventional manual CT-guided puncture techniques for pulmonary nodule ablation. The primary outcomes are the number of intraoperative CT scans and needle adjustments. Secondary outcomes include puncture success, puncture accuracy, radiation exposure, and procedure-related complications. The results will provide evidence regarding the clinical effectiveness and safety of robot-assisted puncture in pulmonary nodule ablation.
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary Nodules | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
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Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- label
- Robot-Assisted Puncture
- description
- Patients undergoing CT-guided pulmonary nodule ablation using the TH-S1 robotic navigation system.
- label
- Manual Puncture
- description
- Patients undergoing conventional manual CT-guided pulmonary nodule ablation.
Primary outcomes (2)
- measure
- Number of Needle Adjustments
- timeFrame
- During the procedure
- description
- Total number of needle adjustments required to achieve the planned puncture trajectory.
- measure
- Number of Intraoperative CT Scans
- timeFrame
- During the procedure
- description
- Total number of CT scans performed during the puncture procedure.
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥18 years. * Patients with peripheral pulmonary nodules scheduled for CT-guided thermal ablation. * Eligible for either robot-assisted or conventional manual puncture according to routine clinical practice. * Written informed consent provided. Exclusion Criteria: * Pulmonary nodules unsuitable for percutaneous ablation because of proximity to major vessels, bronchi, or other critical structures. * Previous thoracic surgery or local treatment affecting puncture planning. * Severe cardiopulmonary dysfunction or other contraindications to CT-guided ablation. * Pregnancy. * Inability or unwillingness to provide informed consent.
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