This study integrates and evaluates a series of novel MRI methods for quantifying blood perfusion and tissue microstructure. The proposed perfusion and microstructure measures may provide biomarkers for fibrosis, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and response to treatment. The precision of these methods will be evaluated in 110 participants, including healthy volunteers, people with chronic liver disease (CLD), and people with liver fibrosis.
Who can participate
Age range
7 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria (Healthy Volunteers):
* Age 7 years or older
* Willing and able to complete study procedures
Exclusion Criteria (Healthy Volunteers):
* 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)
* Received ferumoxytol injection within previous one year (clinical or research)
* 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 person 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
Inclusion Criteria (Participants with CLD):
* Age 7 years or older
* Willing and able to complete study procedures
* Clinical evidence of MASLD, MASH, cirrhosis or liver fibrosis
Exclusion Criteria (Participants with CLD):
* 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)
* Received ferumoxytol injection within previous one year (clinical or research)
* Patients requiring intravenous (IV) conscious sedation for imaging are not eligible; patients requiring…
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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
1
Test-retest repeatability of IVIM parameters: Perfusion Fraction
Timeframe: data collected over one hour during one study visit
2
Test-retest repeatability of IVIM parameters: Blood Velocity Standard Deviation
Timeframe: data collected over one hour during one study visit
3
Test-retest repeatability of IVIM parameters: Diffusion Coefficient
Timeframe: data collected over one hour during one study visit