Using MRI to study blood flow before TIPS in cirrhosis
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses an advanced MRI technique (called 4D-flow) to look at blood flow in the liver before and after a TIPS procedure (a small tube that helps lower blood pressure in the liver). The goal is to better understand how TIPS affects blood flow and outcomes, which may help improve care for people with cirrhosis.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be able to have an MRI scan (no pacemaker, cochlear implant, or metal in the eyes or brain)
- Have cirrhosis or advanced liver scarring with fatty liver disease
- Have a planned TIPS procedure (a small tube to reduce pressure in the liver)
- Not have had a liver transplant
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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