Quantitative Ultrasound to Assess Steatotic Liver Disease in Children
Recruiting
Observational Study
MASLD
MASLD - Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease
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
- 9 – 18
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 120 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego · Other
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About This Trial
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 tes…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 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
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