Evaluating outpatient ultrasound for diagnosing fatty liver
Diagnosis of Fatty Liver With Outpatient Ultrasound
Medical College of Wisconsin · NCT03542578
This study tests if using ultrasound during regular doctor visits can help people with concerns about fatty liver get diagnosed more easily compared to current methods.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medical College of Wisconsin (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) |
| Trial ID | NCT03542578 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study assesses the effectiveness of ultrasound performed during outpatient visits for the early diagnosis of fatty liver disease. Patients attending a dedicated hepatology clinic with concerns about fatty liver will undergo ultrasound evaluations, which will be compared to standard imaging methods currently used for diagnosis. The goal is to determine if outpatient ultrasound can provide a reliable alternative for diagnosing liver steatosis.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include all patients presenting to the dedicated hepatology clinic with concerns about fatty liver.
Not a fit: Patients with ascites or those unable to provide consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier and more accessible diagnosis of fatty liver disease for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach is being evaluated, similar studies have shown promise in using ultrasound for liver assessments, suggesting potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * all patients presenting to dedicated clinic Exclusion Criteria: * presence of ascites, inability to give consent to have study
Where this trial is running
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Froedtert Hospital — Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Achuthan Sourianarayanane, MD — Medical College of Wisconsin
- Study coordinator: Achuthan Sourianarayanane, MD
- Email: asourianar@mcw.edu
- Phone: 4149556850
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Liver Steatoses