New study aims to detect liver damage without needles
NCT ID NCT04612764
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether simple blood tests and special scans can detect liver scarring in people with urea cycle disorders. Researchers will enroll 62 participants across five U.S. centers. The goal is to find noninvasive ways to monitor liver health, avoiding the need for liver biopsies.
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 better, safer ways to monitor liver health in people with urea cycle disorders, reducing the need for invasive biopsies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. It may not find clear links between the tests and liver damage, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Children's Hospital Colorado
Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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Children's National Medical Center
Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States
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Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States