New imaging study aims to spot liver trouble in obese kids without needles
NCT ID NCT06463223
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows 300 children aged 9 to 14 with obesity to see if ultrasound and MRI can detect early signs of liver disease. Researchers will compare imaging markers like liver fat and stiffness with standard tests. The goal is to improve diagnosis and monitoring without invasive procedures.
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 a non-invasive way to diagnose and monitor liver disease in children with obesity, reducing the need for biopsies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The imaging markers may not prove accurate enough to replace current diagnostic methods.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Radiology, Queen Silvias Children´s Hospital, Institution of Clinical Sciences
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, 41650, Sweden
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