New ultrasound technique could spot liver damage in obese patients without a needle
NCT ID NCT05728697
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special ultrasound done during an endoscopy can accurately detect liver scarring in people with obesity and suspected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Researchers will compare this new method to standard tests and liver biopsy in 150 adults. The procedure adds only 2-3 minutes to a routine endoscopy and is considered safe.
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, non-invasive way to screen for liver scarring in people with obesity and fatty liver disease, reducing the need for liver biopsies.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study with only 150 participants. The technique may not prove accurate enough to replace current methods, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02130, United States
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