Ultrasound test may spot liver trouble early in transplant patients
NCT ID NCT03865589
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing whether a special ultrasound technique, called shear wave elastography, can predict a serious liver complication called sinusoidal obstruction syndrome (SOS) in children and adults receiving bone marrow or stem cell transplants. Researchers will measure liver stiffness with ultrasound before and after transplant to see if changes can identify patients at risk. The goal is to improve early detection and help doctors tailor treatment more quickly.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Ultrasound shear wave elastography
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a non-invasive way to predict liver damage early after transplant, helping doctors intervene sooner.
What could go wrong
This is an observational diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The test may not be accurate enough to change outcomes, and results may not apply to all transplant patients.
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Locations
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Children's Mercy
Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Duke University
Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
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Nationwide Children's Hospital
Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94143, United States