Evaluating robotic surgery for inflammatory bowel disease
Robotic Inflammatory Bowel Disease Development, Learning and Efficacy Study
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Academic / other |
| Locations | 6 sites (Coventry, West Midlands and 5 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06579443 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and over who require minimally invasive surgery for inflammatory bowel disease.
Not a fit: Patients who are planned for open surgery or cannot provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Coventry, West Midlands and 5 other locations
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.