Can ultrasound replace MRI for measuring liver fat in kids?
NCT ID NCT04800094
First seen Jan 28, 2026 · Last updated May 26, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tested a new ultrasound feature that aims to measure liver fat in children, comparing it to the standard MRI method. Thirty children aged 5 to 21 with or at risk for fatty liver disease took part. The goal was to see if the quicker, cheaper ultrasound could give results similar to MRI.
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Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States
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