New Scope-Based ultrasound could spare patients liver biopsies
NCT ID NCT06592820
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a new way to measure liver scarring using an endoscopic ultrasound with special software. About 300 adults with suspected liver disease will undergo this new scan, a standard liver biopsy, and another non-invasive test. The goal is to see if the new technique can accurately diagnose different stages of liver scarring, potentially offering a less invasive alternative to biopsy.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Endoscopic Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography (EUS-SWE) device
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a more accurate, less invasive way to diagnose liver scarring, potentially reducing the need for liver biopsies.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study comparing a new technique to existing methods. It may not prove superior or may have limitations in certain patient groups.
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Geisinger Medical Center
RECRUITINGDanville, Pennsylvania, 17822, United States
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