New blood test may detect fatty liver before It's too late

NCT ID NCT06225193

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is looking at whether a blood test called the Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) test can find early signs of fatty liver disease in people who are at high risk, such as those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease. Researchers will review medical records of 300 adults to see how well the ELF test works compared to other methods like ultrasound or liver biopsy. The goal is to find a simpler way to catch liver problems early.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could provide a simpler, non-invasive blood test to catch fatty liver disease early in people at high risk.

What could go wrong

This is an early, retrospective study, not a treatment trial. The ELF test may not prove better than existing methods, and results may not apply to all populations.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fatty liver disease metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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  • Methodist Dallas Medical Center

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    Dallas, Texas, 75203, United States

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