Assessment of Fatty Liver With Thermo-acoustic Device

Description

The study will evaluate the accuracy of hepatic steatosis estimation by thermo-acoustic ultrasound with estimation by MRI-PDFF (Proton Density Fat Fraction) . It will also evaluate the sensitivity of this device in the diagnosis of fatty liver.

Conditions

NASH, NAFLD, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis, Fatty Liver, Fatty Liver Disease

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Study Details

Study overview

The study will evaluate the accuracy of hepatic steatosis estimation by thermo-acoustic ultrasound with estimation by MRI-PDFF (Proton Density Fat Fraction) . It will also evaluate the sensitivity of this device in the diagnosis of fatty liver.

Feasibility Study for Quantifying Fatty Liver Using Thermo-acoustic Imaging

Assessment of Fatty Liver With Thermo-acoustic Device

Condition
NASH
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Milwaukee

Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53226

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * patients diagnosed or suspected to have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
  • * Patients 18-70 years of age
  • * be able to understand and sign on written informed consent
  • * able to undergo ultrasound and MRI examinations
  • * any metal or electronic implants including but not limited to pacemakers, clips, hips
  • * known history of pregnancy or becoming pregnant during study period
  • * unable to understand and sign on written informed consent
  • * intolerant to ultrasound and/or MRI examinations

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 70 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Medical College of Wisconsin,

ACHUTHAN SOURIANARAYANANE, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Medical College of Wisconsin

Study Record Dates

2025-12-30