Plain-English translation of NCT06306118 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This trial is testing the Autoguide® robotic guidance system, a precision device that helps surgeons take accurate tissue samples from brain tumors during surgery. The system uses pre-operative imaging scans to create a precise surgical plan, then guides the biopsy needle to the exact location with submillimeter accuracy. The goal is to improve tissue sampling quality and reduce the need for repeat biopsies, which can carry risks.
Current biopsy methods sometimes collect tissue samples that don't clearly show what type of tumor a patient has, requiring repeat procedures that increase the risk of complications like bleeding in the brain. This trial exists to see whether the new robotic guidance system can get better samples on the first try, reducing both failed biopsies and serious complications.
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If you join this trial, you would undergo brain surgery to remove your tumor, and during that surgery, the surgeon would use the Autoguide® robotic system to collect tissue samples from one or more locations. Before surgery, you'll have imaging scans (MRI and CT) to map out the exact biopsy locations. The robotic system then guides the biopsy needle during your operation to ensure precise, accurate sampling.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
Austria
Medical University of Graz
Enrollment target
~25 participants
Started
April 2024
Primary completion
May 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in April 2025.
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Central contact
Alexander SG Micko, MD, PhD
Medical University of Graz
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