MRI scan to assess blood flow in liver disease and TIPS outcomes
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study uses advanced MRI imaging to measure blood flow in the liver and evaluate how well a procedure called TIPS (a small tube placed in the liver) works for managing liver cirrhosis. If you have cirrhosis and may need or are getting TIPS, this trial could help doctors better understand and improve outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are able to safely have an MRI scan (no metal implants like pacemakers or cochlear implants)
- You have liver cirrhosis caused by metabolic factors (like obesity or diabetes), NOT from hepatitis or other liver diseases
- Your liver disease has been confirmed by tests showing significant scarring (fibrosis or cirrhosis)
- You drink very little alcohol (less than 20g daily for women, 30g for men)
- You need or are planning to receive a TIPS procedure for complications like fluid buildup or bleeding
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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