New MRI scan could replace liver biopsies
NCT ID NCT03743272
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested how well a special MRI scan called LiverMultiScan can measure liver fat, iron, and scarring. 61 adults with various liver diseases had up to 6 scans on different machines. The goal was to see if the results are consistent when repeated on the same scanner or on different types of scanners.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
LiverMultiScan (a special MRI scan)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors use a non-invasive MRI scan to reliably measure liver health, reducing the need for biopsies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on technical accuracy, not on treating disease. It may not prove that the scan works in all patients or settings.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Addenbrookes Hospital
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
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Leiden University Medical Centre
Leiden, Netherlands
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Southampton General Hospital
Southampton, United Kingdom
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University of Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance Research (OCMR)
Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom