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Fully Automated High-Throughput Quantitative MRI of the Liver

United States200 participantsStarted 2023-10-16

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research is to see if a new automated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method will be able to improve the images taken of the liver. Participants will have either known or suspected liver disease, known or suspected iron overload syndrome, or be a healthy adult. Participants will be in the research study for one day.

Who can participate

Age range

7 Years

Sex

ALL

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Eligibility Criteria for Substudies 1, 2, 4, 5 Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with contraindication to MRI (e.g. pacemaker, contraindicated metallic implants, claustrophobia, etc) * Pregnant or trying to become pregnant (as determined by self-report during MRI safety screening) Eligibility Criteria for Substudy 3 Inclusion Criteria: * Age 7 years or older * One of: * Known or suspected liver iron overload * Known or suspected elevated liver fat Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with contraindication to MRI (e.g. pacemaker, contraindicated metallic implants, claustrophobia, etc) * Patients requiring intravenous (IV) conscious sedation for imaging are not eligible; patients requiring mild, oral anxiolytics for the MRI will be allowed to participate as long as the following criteria are met: * The subject has their own prescription for the medication. * The informed consent process is conducted prior to the self-administration of this medication * They come to the research visit with a driver * Pregnant or trying to become pregnant (as determined by self-report during MRI safety screening) Eligibility Criteria for Substudy 6 Inclusion Criteria: * Age 7 years or older * Scheduled for a clinical abdominal MRI exam Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with contraindication to MRI (e.g. pacemaker, contraindicated metallic implants, claustrophobia, etc) * Sedation required for MRI * Pregnant or trying to become pregnant (as…

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Confirm the accuracy (ie: bias) of the proposed CSE-MRI method in patients with liver steatosis and in patients with liver iron overload

Timeframe: 1 day (1 study visit, up to 3.5 hours)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05294471

SponsorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2026-09

Contact for this trial

Radiology Studies

608-282-8349 radstudy@uwhealth.org

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