One probe to rule them all? new liver scanner tested
NCT ID NCT07400289
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study is testing a new single probe for FibroScan, a device that measures liver stiffness to assess disease. Researchers want to see if one probe can work as well as the current two-probe system. About 309 adults with chronic liver disease will take part across France and Hong Kong.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- FibroScan device with a single probe
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could simplify liver exams by using one probe instead of switching between different sizes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early exploratory study focused on measurement accuracy, not treatment. It may not lead to immediate changes in patient care.
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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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CHRU de Besançon
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGBesançon, 25000, France
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Hôpital Paris Saclay
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGOrsay, 91400, France
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Hôpital St Eloi- CHU Montpellier
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGMontpellier, 34090, France
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Prince of Wales Hospital the Chinese University of Hong Kong
RECRUITINGHong Kong, Hong Kong
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