New ultrasound tool could replace MRI for liver fat checks
NCT ID NCT04657523
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new ultrasound feature that measures liver fat and compared it to the standard MRI method. About 60 adults with or at risk for fatty liver disease had two ultrasounds and one MRI. The goal was to see if the ultrasound could accurately estimate liver fat, which might lead to a simpler, cheaper way to monitor the condition.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Radiology Consultants, Inc
Boardman, Ohio, 44512, United States
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