New 'Skin Elasticity' scanner could improve diagnosis of swelling disorders
NCT ID NCT02061254
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated Apr 04, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tested a new medical device called an elastograph. It was used to measure stiffness (fibrosis) in the skin of people with limb swelling from lymphedema or poor vein function (venous insufficiency). Researchers compared these measurements to the skin of healthy volunteers to see if the device could be a useful tool for diagnosis and monitoring.
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University Hospital of Tours
Tours, 37044, France
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