Can new scanners spot fatty liver without an MRI?
NCT ID NCT07495332
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two newer imaging methods—photon-counting CT and ultrasound—against the standard MRI to see how well they detect fat and scarring in the liver. About 45 adults with liver disease will receive all three scans. The goal is to find a faster, cheaper, and equally accurate way to diagnose fatty liver disease.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Photon-counting CT, ultrasound, and MRI imaging tests
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to quicker and more accessible ways to diagnose fatty liver disease without needing an MRI.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (45 people) comparing imaging methods, not testing a treatment. The new techniques may not match MRI's accuracy in real-world 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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Duke University Medical Center
RECRUITINGDurham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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