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New ultrasound technique could replace painful liver biopsies

NCT ID NCT02070315

Diagnosis Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a special ultrasound, called ShearWave Elastography, can measure liver stiffness without needing a needle biopsy. Over 1,200 adults with chronic liver disease, liver transplants, or heart failure had a quick scan during a regular clinic visit. The goal was to see if this painless method could reliably detect liver damage.

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Study facts

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Participants

1,247 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Feb 2012

Finished

Apr 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

participants will be from Liver Consultants of Texas patient population

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Males and Females over the age of 18 * Patients of Liver Consultant's of Texas Dallas office, with chronic liver disease or liver transplant patient seen in Liver Transplant Clinic * Patients diagnosed with heart failure Exclusion Criteria: \- Any person unable to provide an informed consent

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

heart failure liver disorder liver failure

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Heart failure Liver disease

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Baylor University Medical Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

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