Test a liver ultrasound method to measure fat and stiffness
Part of Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult age 18 or older.
- You are already planning an endoscopic ultrasound (an endoscopy with ultrasound) that will be followed by a liver biopsy.
- You have suspected or confirmed non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (fatty liver not caused by alcohol).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 25 or higher.
- Your next liver biopsy sample can be adequate (enough quality) for testing.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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