Clinic ultrasound may catch fatty liver on the spot

NCT ID NCT03542578

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

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.

fatty liver disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Froedtert Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

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