MRI scan to measure liver blood flow and health
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study uses a special MRI scan to measure blood flow in the liver and detect liver damage. Researchers are testing whether this new imaging method can help diagnose liver disease early and track how well treatments are working.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 7 years old
- Be able to lie still in an MRI machine (a tube that takes detailed pictures using magnetic waves)
- Not have metal implants like pacemakers or certain metallic devices in your body
- Not be pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- Not have received a ferumoxytol injection (an iron-based contrast dye) in the past year
- Not need strong IV sedation (though mild anxiety medication by mouth is okay if you have your own prescription and a driver)
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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