New MRI technique may replace painful liver biopsies for hepatitis b patients
NCT ID NCT06779058
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), a special type of MRI, can accurately measure liver scarring (fibrosis) in people with chronic hepatitis B. Researchers will compare MRE results to standard liver biopsies in 600 adults. If MRE works well, it could offer a safer, non-invasive way to monitor liver health over time.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) imaging
What this could lead to
If successful, MRE could become a reliable, non-invasive way to monitor liver fibrosis, reducing the need for painful liver biopsies.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. MRE accuracy may vary, and it is not yet proven to replace biopsy in all cases.
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Shengjing Hospital
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