Painless ultrasound could replace liver biopsies for thousands
NCT ID NCT02070315
First seen Jan 31, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tested a special ultrasound technique called ShearWave Elastography to measure liver stiffness as a way to assess liver disease without a needle biopsy. Over 1,200 adults with chronic liver disease, liver transplants, or heart failure had a quick scan during their regular clinic visit. The goal was to see if this painless, non-invasive method could reliably replace the traditional liver biopsy for diagnosing liver fibrosis.
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Baylor University Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States
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