New ultrasound device could replace MRI for liver fat measurement

NCT ID NCT07321925

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study is testing a new Thermoacoustic Enhanced Ultrasound device to measure fat in the liver. Researchers will compare the device's readings to the gold-standard MRI measurement in 49 adults with fatty liver disease. The goal is to develop a more accessible and affordable tool for assessing liver fat, which is a key indicator of metabolic health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Thermoacoustic Enhanced Ultrasound device

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a cheaper, more accessible way to measure liver fat without an MRI, helping diagnose fatty liver disease earlier.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study with only 49 participants. The new device may not match MRI accuracy, and results may not apply to everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fatty liver disease metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • ENDRA Life Sciences

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    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48105, United States

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