Doctors' fingers vs. ultrasound: which measures tissue better?
NCT ID NCT07386782
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares how well doctors can measure tissue firmness using their hands (palpation) versus ultrasound. About 40 medical professionals and students will test artificial tissue models. The goal is to see which method is more accurate and reliable, and whether practice improves results.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Expected to finish
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May 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Participants with different years of clinical experience and levels of experience in ultrasound diagnostics (medical students, residents, and attendings) will be included. Age \>= 18 years.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Medical professionals and medical students Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<18 years
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Inselspital Bern
Bern, 3010, Switzerland
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