Scientists probe tumor hardness and pressure with novel catheter and ultrasound
NCT ID NCT04054154
First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested two new methods to measure pressure and stiffness inside solid tumors in 27 patients. A special catheter measured tumor pressure, while an ultrasound-like technique called shear wave elastography measured stiffness. The goal was to see if these measurements could help doctors learn more about tumor fibrosis (scarring). This was a pilot study to check if the methods work, not to treat the disease.
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M D Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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