Clinical trials
Elastography clinical trials
Below are recruiting elastography clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 85 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT04404114Recruiting
Shear wave ultrasound to tell acute from chronic kidney disease
This study checks whether a special ultrasound can help tell whether kidney problems started suddenly (acute) or have been present longer (chronic). It may help doctors choose the right next steps faster in the emergency room.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT06102980Recruiting
Liver stiffness test during endoscopy for fatty liver disease
This study uses an ultrasound probe during a routine endoscopy to measure liver stiffness, which can help detect liver scarring (fibrosis) in people with fatty liver disease (MASLD). If you are already scheduled for an endoscopy and have no signs of advanced liver scarring, you may be able to join.
Guayaquil, GuayasAges 18–79 - NCT06867731Enrolling by invitation
Using sound waves to measure liver stiffness
This trial uses a special ultrasound during endoscopy to measure liver and spleen stiffness. It may replace liver biopsy for some patients with cirrhosis or unexplained high liver enzymes.
Spokane, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06826807Enrolling by invitation
Lifestyle change study for fatty liver disease
This study tests whether adding a liver stiffness measurement to a lifestyle program helps people with MASLD (a type of fatty liver disease) improve their liver health. It is designed for people who have fatty liver and at least one sign of metabolic syndrome, like high blood pressure or diabetes.
Bangkoknoi, BangkokAges 18–80 - NCT04959526Recruiting
Testing lung stiffness and breathing function in healthy adults
This study compares a lung ultrasound method (shear-wave elastography) with breathing function tests to see how well they match. It may help researchers better understand how to measure lung health using imaging versus breathing tests.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT05604066Enrolling by invitation
MRI scan to study muscle pain stiffness in low back or leg
This study uses a special MRI scan (magnetic resonance elastography) to measure how stiff muscles are in people with long-lasting low back or leg muscle pain. It may help researchers better understand myofascial pain—pain caused by tight, tender spots in muscle.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07136441Recruiting
Sciatic nerve stiffness test for leg pain patients
This study measures how stiff the sciatic nerve is using ultrasound while you do gentle leg movements. It compares people with sciatica to healthy volunteers to understand nerve changes.
GizaAges 25–40 - NCT06816381Recruiting
Ultrasound stiffness test of the uterus in women with normal cycles
This study uses an ultrasound technique to measure how stiff the uterus is in women with normal menstrual cycles. The goal is to establish healthy measurements that can be used for comparison in future fertility research.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18–45 - NCT07128108Recruiting
Testing a new ultrasound for liver fat and scarring
This study tests a new ultrasound technique called Visual Transient Elastography (ViTE) to measure fat and scarring in the liver. If you recently had a liver biopsy, this noninvasive test could help check your liver health without another needle procedure.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–65 - NCT05648812RecruitingPhase 3
Ultrasound tests for baby brains using special imaging
This Phase 3 study tests whether detailed ultrasound scans (with contrast and stiffness measurements) can help doctors assess a baby’s brain. It may help by improving how early brain changes are detected in newborn care settings.
Turku, Southwestern FinlandAges 1 minute–6 months - NCT05686785Recruiting
Test how reliable a liver scan is in chronic hepatitis
This study checks whether a “liver stiffness” scan (called transient elastography) gives consistent, dependable results in adults with long-term viral hepatitis. It may help improve how doctors monitor liver changes over time.
Helsingborg, Skåne CountyAges 18 years+ - NCT03456778Recruiting
Ultrasound test of tendon stiffness in leg pain
This study uses an ultrasound method to measure tendon stiffness (how “firm” the tendon feels) in people with leg tendon pain or with leg pain but no tendon involvement. It may help researchers better understand tendon problems and how to detect them early using ultrasound.
Atlanta, GeorgiaAges 18–65 - NCT05728697Recruiting
Test a liver ultrasound method to measure fat and stiffness
This trial tests a special ultrasound technique during an endoscopy to see how well it can detect changes in the liver from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. It may help improve non-invasive assessment before or alongside a follow-up liver biopsy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT05911620Recruiting
MRI test to measure liver scar severity in Cushing’s
This study uses a special MRI scan to measure how severe liver scarring is. It focuses on people with Cushing’s syndrome or suspected Cushing’s, or those with metabolic syndrome, to see how well the scan helps diagnose and assess severity.
NancyAges 18 years+ - NCT05990244Recruiting
MRE scan to measure brain tumor stiffness before surgery
This study uses a special MRI called magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) to measure how stiff a brain tumor (glioma) is and how well it sticks to nearby brain tissue. The goal is to help doctors better prepare for surgery by knowing these details beforehand.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–80 - NCT06214429Recruiting
Shear wave test for carotid plaque stiffness
This trial uses a special ultrasound technique called shear wave elastography to measure how stiff fatty deposits (plaques) are in your neck arteries. It aims to see whether plaque stiffness can help doctors better understand your stroke risk.
Botucatu, São PauloAges 18 years+ - NCT06592820Recruiting
Ultrasound stiffness test for fatty liver disease
This study uses a special ultrasound technique, called shear wave elastography, to measure liver stiffness during an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) procedure. It aims to see how well this new method detects liver scarring (fibrosis) in people with fatty liver disease, compared to standard tests like FibroScan and liver biopsy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06932445Recruiting
Malnutrition's effect on liver and spleen stiffness in kids
This study measures how malnutrition affects liver and spleen stiffness (tissue hardness) in children using a non-invasive ultrasound test called elastography. It compares these measurements between malnourished children and healthy children to understand potential organ changes.
Konya, KonyaAges 1 month–18 years - NCT07216469Recruiting
Heart Stiffness in Amyloidosis: A Study Using MRI
This study uses a special MRI scan to measure how stiff the heart muscle is in people with cardiac amyloidosis. The goal is to better understand the condition and potentially guide future treatments.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 20 years+ - NCT07547891Recruiting
Ultrasound elastography for kidney swelling in pregnancy
This study tests a special ultrasound technique to evaluate kidney swelling (hydronephrosis) that causes flank pain during pregnancy. The goal is to better understand kidney changes in pregnant women and help doctors decide on treatment.
Banī Suwayf, Beni Suef GovernorateAges 18 years+ - NCT07608081Recruiting
MRI imaging methods to diagnose and assess breast cancer
This study tests advanced MRI imaging techniques to better diagnose breast cancer and evaluate treatment response. If you have a suspicious breast lesion, this trial may help doctors see it more clearly before biopsy or surgery.
Kunming, YunnanAges 18–80 - NCT07486284Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound test for carpal tunnel syndrome
This trial uses a special ultrasound technique to check for carpal tunnel syndrome (a condition where a nerve in your wrist gets squeezed, causing numbness or pain in your hand). It compares people with the condition to healthy volunteers to see if the ultrasound can help diagnose it.
Da NangAges 18 years+ - NCT06847750Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound in Children with Localized Scleroderma (Morphea)
This study uses a special ultrasound (elastography) to measure how stiff or thick your skin patches are over time. It helps doctors understand morphea better and see if treatment is working, with no extra needles or radiation.
Toronto, OntarioAges Up to 18 years - NCT06463223Enrolling by invitation
Liver imaging study for children with obesity
This study uses MRI scans to look at the livers of children with obesity, to find early signs of liver problems. It may help doctors understand how to protect the liver in children.
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland CountyAges 9–14
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for elastography?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 85 recruiting elastography studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a elastography trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a elastography trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.