Muscle scan could predict who lives or dies waiting for a liver
NCT ID NCT05264051
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether a special MRI scan that measures muscle health and frailty can predict death or the need for a liver transplant in people with liver disease. Researchers will follow 1,200 patients who are already getting an MRI for routine care. The goal is to see if the muscle assessment score (MAsS) is a better predictor than current methods.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could give doctors a new way to identify which liver disease patients are at highest risk, helping prioritize transplants and care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not prove that the scan improves outcomes, and results might not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The University of Chicago
RECRUITINGChicago, Illinois, 60637, United States
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