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

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

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Overview

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.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Medical professionals and medical students

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age \<18 years

Study details
    Exanimation
    Diagnostic Ultrasound
    Palpation

NCT07386782

Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern

26 February 2026

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