Can ultrasound replace MRI for fatty liver diagnosis?
NCT ID NCT07373769
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether a special ultrasound technique can measure liver stiffness and fat as accurately as MRI in people with fatty liver disease. Researchers will compare results from both imaging methods in 145 healthy volunteers and patients. The goal is to find a simpler, more affordable way to diagnose and monitor liver disease without invasive 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 a cheaper, more accessible ultrasound-based alternative to MRI for diagnosing fatty liver disease.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early imaging comparison study, not a treatment trial. It may not show that ultrasound is accurate enough to replace MRI or biopsy.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T1Z4, Canada
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