Clinical Trial

Palpatory and Ultrasonographic Assessment of Tissue Compressibility: Validation and Learning Effects in Phantom Models

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Record status
This record was last updated April 17, 2026 (before its estimated April 30, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This validation study compares clinical palpation and ultrasonographic measurements of tissue compressibility using standardized phantom models. Operators with different levels of clinical and ultrasound experience perform repeated, blinded assessments across multiple sessions. The study evaluates accuracy, reliability, agreement between modalities, and learning effects over time, aiming to support standardized and more objective assessment of tissue compressibility in clinical practice.
Protocol Amendment History 1 change
critical Trial status changed: Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2026-04-18
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07386782
Lead Sponsor Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Conditions Exanimation, Diagnostic Ultrasound, Palpation
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2026-01-31
Primary Completion 2026-04-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-05-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-17