Scientists Fine-Tune ultrasound to spot fatty liver without needles

NCT ID NCT07616843

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested different ways to use an ultrasound machine to measure liver fat in 35 healthy adults. The goal was to find the most reliable technique for non-invasively diagnosing fatty liver disease, a common condition linked to obesity and diabetes. By standardizing the measurement protocol, researchers hope to improve accuracy and reduce 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 a more reliable, non-invasive ultrasound method for diagnosing fatty liver disease without needing a biopsy.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study in healthy volunteers, not patients. The findings may not translate directly to clinical practice or improve patient outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fatty liver disease metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LIVER STEATOSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, SSD Malattie Infettive 3 - Ecografia

Pavia, Pavia, 27100, Italy

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