Quantitative Ultrasound to Assess Steatotic Liver Disease in Children (NCT06706856)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
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
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University of California San Diego — La Jolla, California
Age range: 9 Years to 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- MR exam (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
- US exam (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
- Blood draw (OTHER)
- Physical measurements (OTHER)
- Questionnaires (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- University of California San Diego — La Jolla, California
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (619) 543-5228
Email: amalba@health.ucsd.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.