Quantitative Ultrasound to Assess Steatotic Liver Disease in Children
Eligible age
9–18 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This research study is being conducted to find out more about advanced ultrasound techniques to non-invasively evaluate liver disease in children. The investigators are developing advanced techniques for analyzing ultrasound data and images of the liver, and they will compare it to other established methods used to evaluate the liver, including liver MRI. The investigators plan to develop and test the advanced analysis techniques using conventional full-size ultrasound machines and, if possible, small handheld devices. Our goals are: * To assess the accuracy of the advanced ultrasound analysis techniques in children * To implement and assess these advanced technique on small handheld ultrasound devices, if possible
Sponsor: University of California, San Diego
You may qualify if…
- ✓ 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
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ 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.
Where it's recruiting
La Jolla
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06706856 · last updated 2026-01-21