Sound waves may replace the needle in liver scarring tests
Diagnosis
Completed
This study tests whether a sound-wave technique called shear wave elastography, performed during a standard upper endoscopy, can measure liver and spleen stiffness and grade liver fibrosis. Participants are adults with known or suspected cirrhosis who are already scheduled for an…
Sponsor: Providence Medical Research Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC