Evaluating robotic surgery for inflammatory bowel disease
Official title: Robotic Inflammatory Bowel Disease Development, Learning and Efficacy Study
Run by University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust · NCT06579443 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if robotic surgery can be a good option for adults with inflammatory bowel disease, like Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, compared to traditional surgery methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Academic / other |
| Locations | 6 sites (Coventry, West Midlands and 5 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 12, 2024 |
| Main results expected | November 2027 |
| Study ends | June 2028 |
| Registry record updated | October 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06579443 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and over who require minimally invasive surgery for inflammatory bowel disease.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are planned for open surgery or cannot provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of robotic surgery for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. It will focus on determining the optimal robotic setup for performing multi-quadrant operations and will compare clinical outcomes between robotic and traditional laparoscopic surgical techniques. The study will include patients aged 18 and over who are undergoing minimally invasive surgery for IBD, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of robotic surgery's role in this context.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance surgical outcomes and recovery for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
How similar studies have gone: While robotic surgery is a growing field, this specific approach to IBD surgery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or over * Undergoing IBD surgery using MIS (minimally invasive surgery) techniques * Histological/radiological evidence of inflammatory bowel disease Exclusion Criteria: * Planned open surgical approach * Lacks capacity to provide informed consent
Where it's running
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University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust
Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom Recruiting -
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Newcastle upon Tyne, West Midlands, United Kingdom Recruiting -
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford, West Midlands, United Kingdom Recruiting -
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Harrow, United Kingdom Recruiting -
Guy's and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
London, United Kingdom Recruiting -
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation
London, United Kingdom Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Manreet Thind
- Email: Riddlestudyoffice@uchw.nhs.uk
- Phone: 02476966581
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.