No-Needle liver test: MRI may replace painful biopsies
NCT ID NCT05168982
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new, fully automated MRI technique to diagnose liver fibrosis and inflammation without needing a needle biopsy or contrast dye. Researchers scanned 200 adults with chronic liver disease and compared the MRI results to standard biopsy findings. The goal is to provide a safer, faster, and painless way to monitor liver health.
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wale Hospital
Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong
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