Endoscopic Ultrasound Shear Wave Elastography in Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Recruiting
Observational Study
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
Obesity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 150 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this observation study is to assess whether endoscopic ultrasound shear wave elastography (EUS-SWE) may be a useful tool for liver fibrosis screening in patients with elevated body mass index and non alcoholic fatty liver disease as compared to other non-invasive screening modalities, which have traditionally had less accurate results in this population.
The main questions it aims to …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults 18 years or older
* Planned for clinically indicated endoscopic ultrasound with plan for follow up liver biopsy
* Suspected or confirmed non alcoholic fatty liver disease prior to procedure
* Body mass index \>=25
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inadequate liver biopsy sample
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