Wearable patch ultrasound for measuring liver stiffness
Part of Digestive system, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a new wearable patch that uses ultrasound to measure liver stiffness without needing a permanent probe. It could be a more comfortable and convenient way to check your liver health, and results will be compared to the standard FibroScan test.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have or may have a long-term liver condition, such as hepatitis, fatty liver, or alcohol-related liver disease.
- You are scheduled for a FibroScan (a liver stiffness test) or had one recently.
- You do not have fluid in the belly (ascites), a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, or an acute liver emergency.
- You have not had a liver transplant, do not have liver cancer or suspicious liver growths, and are not pregnant.
- The skin where the patch would go (on the right side of your ribs) must be healthy and free of wounds or scars.
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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