March 10, 2025
What Is a FibroScan and Why Does It Matter for Fatty Liver Disease?
Fatty liver disease affects an estimated 100 million Americans — and the majority of them have no idea. There are no obvious symptoms in the early stages, which means most people don't find out until the damage is already significant. A FibroScan is one of the fastest and most effective tools available to catch it early, and Evolution Clinical Trials offers it completely free to qualifying patients in Miami.
What Is a FibroScan?
A FibroScan is a non-invasive medical device that measures liver stiffness and fat content without needles, surgery, or sedation. It works using a technology called vibration-controlled transient elastography — essentially a painless ultrasound-based scan that sends a small pulse through your liver and measures how the tissue responds.
The stiffer the liver, the more scarring or fibrosis is present. The results are available within minutes and give your care team a clear picture of your liver health that a standard blood test simply cannot provide.
Why Fatty Liver Disease Goes Undetected for So Long
Fatty liver disease — now more precisely called MASLD (Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease), previously known as NAFLD — progresses silently. In the early stages there are no symptoms. No pain, no fatigue, no visible signs. Most people feel completely normal while the condition slowly advances.
Left undetected, fatty liver can progress to MASH (Metabolic dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis), then to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and in serious cases, liver failure or liver cancer. The window to intervene effectively is wide — but only if you know the problem exists.
What Happens During a Free FibroScan at Evolution?
The procedure takes less than 10 minutes and requires no preparation. You lie on your back, a technician applies a small probe to your right side, and the device delivers a brief, painless vibration. You'll feel nothing more than a mild flutter.
Results are reviewed by our physician team immediately. If your scan shows elevated liver stiffness or fat levels, we'll walk you through what that means and whether you may be a candidate for one of our current fatty liver studies — which provide free medical care, access to new treatments, and compensation for your time.
Who Should Get a FibroScan?
You don't need a referral or a prior diagnosis to get a free FibroScan at Evolution Clinical Trials. It's worth considering if you have any of the following risk factors:
Type 2 diabetes or prediabetes
High cholesterol or triglycerides
Hypertension
Obesity or excess abdominal weight
A family history of liver disease
Regular alcohol consumption
Many patients who come in for a FibroScan at our Miami clinic have never had their liver health formally evaluated. For a significant number of them, it's the first time they receive a clear answer about what's been happening in their body.
Why Evolution Offers This for Free
Evolution Clinical Trials is currently enrolling participants in Miami for MASH and fatty liver disease studies in partnership with leading pharmaceutical sponsors including Gilead, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Lilly. The free FibroScan is part of our screening process — if your results suggest you may qualify for a study, you'll have the opportunity to enroll and receive free ongoing medical care, access to cutting-edge treatments, and compensation at every visit.
There is no obligation. Whether or not you qualify for a study, the scan and results are yours at no cost.
Get Your Free FibroScan in Miami
If you've never had your liver health checked — or if you have risk factors and want answers — this is one of the most straightforward steps you can take. The scan is free, it takes under 10 minutes, and it could give you information that changes your health trajectory entirely.
Schedule your free FibroScan today at evolutionclinicaltrials.com or call our Miami clinic directly to book your appointment.
