Clinical Trials

Clinical trials offer patients groundbreaking new procedures and treatments as part of the medical testing and approval process. At HealthScansBCS, the specialists focus on liver scans using the newest leading-edge FibroScan® technology from Echosens. Liver scans are an essential part of clinical trials for many emerging liver disease treatments because they deliver highly precise information without invasive approaches. Phone the Bryan, Texas, office today or book your appointment online.

What are clinical trials?

Clinical trials are research studies that determine if a new medical treatment is effective and safe for patients before it’s officially approved for widespread use.

Since 2000, more than 480,000 clinical trials have been registered in the United States, testing many different medications, medical devices, surgeries, and therapies. 

Some of the many areas covered in clinical trials include cancers, diabetes, liver health, and heart health.

People who participate in clinical trials get first access to innovative new treatments before anyone else. By enrolling in a clinical trial, you become an essential part of leading-edge medical advances that could shape the course of treatment for years to come.

How do I get into a clinical trial?

The most common way to enroll in a clinical trial is through your physician. To join a clinical trial, you must meet specific qualifications, which differ for every trial. Your doctor might recommend a clinical trial based on your condition, risk factors, and/or medical history.

What do clinical trials involve?

Every clinical trial has its own requirements. Depending on the trial phase, you must follow specific rules over several months or years to get access to the treatment. 

This can include taking a new medication, undergoing a procedure, or something else. 

Monitoring is a big part of all clinical trials. Visit a doctor, clinic, or other facility for testing (for example, liver scans) at the recommended intervals. This monitoring helps researchers evaluate the treatment’s effectiveness and gives you necessary insights into your health.

When are liver scans included in clinical trials? 

Liver scans are often part of clinical trials focusing on managing and treating conditions like:

• Diabetes and other metabolic diseases
• Obesity
• Fatty liver
• Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
• Alcoholic hepatitis
• Liver cancer

HealthScansBCS often provides state-of-the-art liver scans for patients enrolled in clinical trials. Using FibroScan technology, the experienced providers check liver fat percentages and degrees of liver stiffness with no invasive measures required. FibroScan testing takes less than 10 minutes in the office.

Contact HealthScansBCS now or click the provided online scheduling button to learn more about clinical trials and how liver scans are involved.