Could a simple scan replace the needle for liver donors?

NCT ID NCT07451379

First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study will check if a non-invasive scan called FibroScan with CAP can accurately measure fat in the liver, compared to the standard liver biopsy. It involves 100 living liver donors. If the scan works well, future donors might avoid the risks of a biopsy.

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