New scans aim to spot silent liver damage in obese kids

NCT ID NCT06354491

Summary

This study is testing new MRI and ultrasound scanning methods to accurately measure fat in children's livers. It involves 24 children, both with obesity and with a healthy weight, to see if these scans are practical and reliable. The goal is to improve the tools doctors use to detect and monitor fatty liver disease in kids.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Wisconsin, Madison

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

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