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Thin vs. thick needle: which is better for liver biopsy?

NCT ID NCT06643520

Diagnosis Sponsor: Duzce University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at two different needle sizes used to take liver tissue samples during an endoscopy procedure. The goal was to see which needle gives better samples for diagnosing liver disease. 82 patients with unexplained high liver enzymes took part, and each had samples taken with both needles during the same procedure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

82 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients with unexplained elevation of liver enzymes and suspected hepatic paranchymal disease Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who had malignancy * Patients who have decompensated cirrhosis * Presence of ascites * Patients with coagulopathy (platelets \< 50.000 μ/ mL and INR \> 1.5) * The use of anticoagulant agents * Pregnancy * Unable to provide written informed consent

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Conditions

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liver disorder

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Endoscopic ultrasonography Liver biopsy

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Duzce University

    Düzce, Düzce, 81620, Turkey (Türkiye)

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