Could a simple ultrasound replace liver biopsies for kids?
NCT ID NCT07202910
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing whether special ultrasound scans can accurately detect liver damage in children without needing a needle biopsy. Researchers will compare these scans to standard biopsy results in 550 children with various liver conditions. If the scans prove reliable, they could offer a safer, painless way to monitor liver health.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
ultrasound imaging (shear wave elastography, shear wave dispersion, attenuation imaging)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could allow doctors to diagnose and monitor liver disease in children using a simple ultrasound instead of a needle biopsy.
What could go wrong
This is an early validation study, not a treatment trial. The imaging methods may not be accurate enough to replace biopsies in all cases.
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Department of Radiology, Queen Silvias Children´s Hospital,Gothenburg Sweden
RECRUITINGGothenburg, Västra Götaland County, 41650, Sweden
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