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Stick-On ultrasound patch could spot liver damage without a specialist

NCT ID NCT07716384

Not yet recruiting Diagnosis Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a new wearable patch-type ultrasound probe that sticks to the skin over the liver to measure stiffness, which can indicate scarring (fibrosis) or cirrhosis. Researchers will compare its accuracy to the standard FibroScan device in 150 adults with chronic liver disease. If the patch works well, it could offer a simpler, more portable way to screen for liver damage.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
a wearable patch-type ultrasound probe
What this could lead to
If accurate, this patch could make liver fibrosis screening more accessible and convenient, reducing the need for specialized equipment and trained operators.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study comparing the patch to an existing device, not a definitive test. The patch may not be as accurate as standard methods, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic hepatitis B virus infection cirrhosis of liver fibrotic liver disease hepatitis B virus infection liver disorder metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

HEPATITIS B, CHRONIC LIVER CIRRHOSIS LIVER FIBROSIS NAFLD (NONALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE)

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