Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of MR Elastography Methods Without and With Compressed Sensing
Lead Sponsor:
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Conditions:
Liver Diseases
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-99 years
Brief Summary
In this research study, the investigators will compare the liver stiffness results obtained from the current Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) method to liver stiffness results obtained from a method t...
Detailed Description
MR elastography is increasingly used to assess liver stiffness in pediatric and adult patients with chronic liver diseases. While numerous tissue abnormalities can affect liver stiffness, liver stiffn...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adult volunteers ≥18 years of age
- Ability to tolerate 30 minutes in an MRI scanner.
- Nothing to eat or drink for 4 hours prior to the MRI scan
Exclusion
- No contraindication to MR imaging (e.g., implanted non-MRI compatible device)
- Known or suspected pregnancy. Female subjects of child bearing potential will undergo a urine pregnancy test prior to imaging.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 15 2017
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2017
Estimated Enrollment :
25 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03260660
Start Date
August 15 2017
End Date
December 1 2017
Last Update
January 29 2018
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, 45229