Clinical trials
Shear Wave Elastography clinical trials
Below are recruiting shear wave elastography clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 27 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- 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+ - 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 - NCT07506031Recruiting
Predicting ESWL Success for Children's Kidney Stones
This study uses a special ultrasound technique (called shear wave elastography) to predict how well shock wave therapy (ESWL) will break up kidney stones in children. It may help doctors decide the best treatment for your child's stone.
Banī SuwayfAges 1–18 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - 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 - 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+ - 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+ - 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 - NCT04804293Enrolling by invitation
Testing a wrist scan for carpal tunnel before treatment
This study checks whether a special ultrasound scan can help assess carpal tunnel in one wrist (not both). The results may guide doctors’ understanding of the condition before you get a steroid shot or surgery.
Scottsdale, ArizonaAges 18–100 - 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 - NCT07274657Recruiting
New ultrasound methods for diagnosing pancreatic tumors
This study tests two new ultrasound techniques to better tell apart pancreatic cancer from other solid growths in the pancreas. If you have a solid pancreas mass, the results could help doctors choose the most appropriate treatment without unnecessary surgery.
LyonAges 18 years+ - NCT07744789Recruiting
Knee ligament stiffness and osteoarthritis treatment
This study looks at how knee ligament stiffness changes in people with knee osteoarthritis and compares it to healthy volunteers. It may help find better ways to treat knee pain and stiffness.
Taipei, Taipei CityAges 20 years+ - NCT06773793Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound test for nerve damage in diabetes
This trial uses a special ultrasound technique to see if it can detect nerve damage in people with diabetes. It may help doctors find diabetic peripheral neuropathy earlier and more accurately.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06306976Enrolling by invitation
Shear-wave test before hernia surgery
This trial uses a special ultrasound (shear-wave elastography) to measure tissue stiffness before and after hernia repair. It aims to see if this test can predict complications and help choose the best surgical approach.
Greenville, South CarolinaAges 18 years+ - NCT04144894Recruiting
Kidney ultrasound and health measurements for people without diabetes or high blood pressure
This trial looks at how well a “kidney ultrasound index” (a measurement from an ultrasound and health factors) can reflect kidney health. It may help researchers better understand which people are most likely to stay healthy and who may be at risk.
Birmingham, AlabamaAges 19 years+ - NCT07073612Recruiting
Fontan stent study for liver stiffness and exercise
This study looks at whether placing a stent in the Fontan blood vessel can improve liver health and exercise ability in teenagers and young adults. If you are between 12 and 21 years old and need a stent in your Fontan pathway, you may be able to join.
Los Angeles, CaliforniaAges 12–21 - NCT02610855Enrolling by invitation
Study of activity and muscle function in children with scoliosis
This study looks at how children’s activity levels and muscle performance change in different scoliosis treatments (surgery, bracing, or healthy peers). It uses motion sensors and an ultrasound-based test to better understand what treatments may do to the body’s muscles.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 9–16 - NCT04781894Recruiting
Ultrasound scan to check pleural lung lining changes
This study tests a special ultrasound method to measure stiffness in the lung lining (pleura) or fluid-related lesions. It may help doctors better tell what pleural problems look like, using a non-invasive scan.
TaipeiAges 20 years+ - NCT06939491Enrolling by invitation
Ultrasound-guided electrolysis vs. sham for patellar tendon pain
This trial tests whether a treatment called ultrasound-guided electrolysis therapy can reduce pain and improve tendon health in people with patellar tendinopathy (knee tendon pain). It compares the real treatment to a sham (fake) treatment to see if it works better.
Bremen, Free Hanseatic City of BremenAges 18–59
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for shear wave elastography?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 27 recruiting shear wave 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 shear wave 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 shear wave 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.
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