Can MRI and ultrasound spot fatty liver in kids without a needle?
NCT ID NCT06354491
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether MRI and ultrasound can accurately measure liver fat in children aged 10-14, both those with obesity and those at a healthy weight. Researchers will check if the scans are reliable and easy to perform. The goal is to develop a non-invasive tool to diagnose non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better, non-invasive ways to diagnose and monitor fatty liver disease in children without needing a biopsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 24 children, so results may not apply to all kids. The imaging techniques may not be accurate enough for routine use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wisconsin, Madison
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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