Could a simple ultrasound replace costly MRIs for fatty liver diagnosis?
NCT ID NCT07192159
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new ultrasound technology called DeepUSFF to measure fat in the liver of people with metabolic fatty liver disease (MASLD). Researchers will compare the ultrasound results to MRI scans, which are the current gold standard. If the ultrasound works well, it could offer a quicker, cheaper, and more widely available way to diagnose and track this common liver condition.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Quantitative ultrasound (DeepUSFF) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a faster, cheaper, and more accessible way to diagnose and monitor fatty liver disease without needing an MRI.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (62 people) focused on accuracy, not treatment. The technology may not prove reliable enough to replace MRI in all cases.
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Seoul National University Hospital
RECRUITINGSeoul, Seoul, 03080, South Korea
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southwoods imaging (Northeastern Ohio Radiology Research and Education Fund )
RECRUITINGBoardman, Ohio, 44512, United States
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