Could a quick ultrasound replace painful liver biopsies for kids?
NCT ID NCT01072721
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a noninvasive device called FibroScan can accurately measure liver scarring (fibrosis) in children, potentially replacing the need for a liver biopsy. Researchers compared FibroScan results with biopsy results in 264 children aged 6 months to 18 years with various liver diseases. If proven effective, this could make diagnosis and monitoring much easier and less painful for young patients.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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264 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2010
- Finished
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Apr 2018
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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6 months to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion criteria : * Children age more than 6 months and under 18 years old. * Children with an hepatic biopsy for any fibrosis hepatitic diseases * Clinical examination by a physician Exclusion criteria : * Children of less than 6 months and more than 18 years old. * Pregnant women. * No written informed consent * No social security
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Necker Hospital
Paris, 75015, France
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