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New ultrasound test could spot fatty liver in kids without needles or scary scans

NCT ID NCT06706856

Diagnosis Sponsor: University of California, San Diego Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether advanced ultrasound techniques can accurately detect fatty liver disease (MASLD) in children aged 9 to 18. Researchers will compare ultrasound results to MRI scans and blood tests in 120 children with risk factors for the condition. If the ultrasound method works well, it could offer a cheaper, portable, and needle-free way to diagnose liver disease in kids.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive ultrasound method to diagnose fatty liver disease in children without the need for MRI or biopsy.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 120 children, focused on developing and testing the technique. It may not prove accurate enough for widespread use, and results may not apply to all children.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

About 120 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2024

Expected to finish

Jun 2029

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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.

Who is studied

Children being evaluated for MASLD

Ages

9 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 9 to 18 years * Presence of risk factors for having MASLD * Ability and willingness of participant or legal guardian/parent to give written informed consent * Participant is willing to give written assent * Able and willing to undergo all study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Known liver disease other than MASLD * Pregnant or trying to become pregnant * Inability to undergo an MR study: weight exceeding scanner table limit, waist circumference \> 140 cm, claustrophobie, and/or metal implants.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fatty liver disease metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MASLD Masld (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California San Diego

    RECRUITING

    La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

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