New device measures skin stiffness to track lymphedema
NCT ID NCT03313999
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a device called a durometer that measures skin elasticity in people with lymphedema. The goal was to see if the device could help track disease progression. Only 7 people took part, and the study was stopped early.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lymphedema Indentometer (Durometer)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors track lymphedema progression and treatment outcomes more objectively.
- What could go wrong
- The study was terminated early with only 7 participants, so results are very limited and may not be reliable.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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