Standing ultrasound spots hidden liver tumors better than lying down
NCT ID NCT07579533
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether having patients stand during an ultrasound helps doctors see small liver tumors near the diaphragm that are often missed when lying down. Researchers scanned 95 people with confirmed liver lesions in three positions: standing, lying on their back, and lying on their left side. Two radiologists rated how well each position showed the tumor. The goal is to find a simple way to improve liver cancer detection without extra equipment or cost.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better detection of small liver tumors by adding standing position to routine ultrasound, improving diagnosis without extra cost or risk.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study (95 people) comparing imaging positions, not testing a new treatment. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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The First Hospital of Jilin University
Changchun, Jilin, 130000, China
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