Clinic ultrasound may catch fatty liver on the spot
NCT ID NCT03542578
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study is testing whether a simple ultrasound done right in the doctor's office can help diagnose fatty liver disease early. Researchers will compare the bedside scan results with standard radiology imaging in 500 patients. If it works, it could make diagnosis faster and more convenient.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- outpatient bedside ultrasound device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make fatty liver diagnosis faster and more accessible during routine clinic visits, reducing the need for separate radiology appointments.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The bedside ultrasound may not be as accurate as standard imaging, and results may vary by patient or operator.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States
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