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Reliability of Myoton in Evaluating Skin Biomechanics in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema
Sponsor: Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the intra- and inter-rater reliability of the MyotonPRO, a handheld device that measures the viscoelastic properties of the skin, in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema. Twenty women with unilateral upper extremity lymphedema will be included. Each participant will undergo repeated skin assessments using the MyotonPRO by two independent raters. Additionally, ultrasonographic tissue characteristics and limb volume measurements will be performed. The findings are expected to contribute to the validation of the MyotonPRO for use in clinical lymphedema evaluation.
Official title: Inter-rater And Intra-rater Reliability Of Biomechanical Skin Stiffness Characteristics Measurement Via MyotonPRO Device In Patients With Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema (BCRL) And Their Relationship With Ultrasonographic Tissue Changes
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-08-01
Completion Date
2025-08-01
Last Updated
2025-07-28
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
MyotonPRO
The MyotonPRO is a non-invasive handheld device that assesses the mechanical and viscoelastic properties of soft tissue (e.g., skin stiffness, elasticity, and relaxation time). In this study, it is used in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). Each participant is evaluated by two blinded raters to determine intra- and inter-rater reliability.