Plain-English translation of NCT03719547 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether robot-assisted surgery is as effective as traditional open surgery for treating early-stage cervical cancer. Both approaches involve removing the uterus and checking nearby lymph nodes for cancer. The study wants to see if the robot-assisted method offers advantages like shorter hospital stays and faster recovery while maintaining the same cancer-fighting benefits.
While robot-assisted surgery has become popular for gynecological cancer treatment and shows promise in smaller studies, there is limited high-quality research comparing it directly to traditional open surgery for cervical cancer outcomes. This trial aims to provide solid evidence about whether the newer robot-assisted technique is truly as effective and safe as the standard surgical approach.
You likely qualify if…
You likely don't qualify if…
If you join this study, you will be assigned to receive either robot-assisted surgery or traditional open surgery to remove your uterus and check your lymph nodes for cancer. Both procedures are standard treatment options for your cancer stage — the trial is simply comparing which approach works better. You will undergo the surgery at a participating hospital and will be followed to monitor your recovery and long-term cancer outcomes.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 7, 2026 · Not medical advice
Sweden
Sponsor
Karolinska Institutet
Enrollment target
~800 participants
Started
May 2019
Primary completion
March 2027
Age range
18 Years and older
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2025.
Reach out to the team running this trial. Response times vary — some teams are faster than others.
Central contact
Katja Wiklund
Karolinska University Hospital
Tell us you're interested and we'll help connect you with the research team. We'll walk you through what to expect first — no email needed to get started.