New ultrasound test could spot fatty liver in kids without needles or scans
NCT ID NCT06095479
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a special ultrasound technique can accurately measure liver fat in children with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers compared ultrasound results to MRI scans in 90 children aged 6 to 18. If it works, this could offer a faster, radiation-free way to diagnose and monitor fatty liver in kids.
What this could mean
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Active substance
2D ultrasound scan and MRI examination
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a simpler, cheaper way to diagnose fatty liver disease in children without needing MRI.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study, not a treatment trial. The ultrasound method may not be accurate enough to replace MRI in practice.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Xinhua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, China, 200092, China