Can a quick MRI scan reveal what a healthy Child's liver looks like?

NCT ID NCT03235414

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This study aims to determine normal liver stiffness values in healthy children aged 7 to 17 using a special MRI technique called MR elastography. Participants receive a one-time research MRI and a blood draw to confirm their liver is healthy. The results could help doctors better diagnose liver disease in children by providing a baseline of what is normal.

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 provide a reference range of healthy liver stiffness in children, improving non-invasive diagnosis of liver diseases.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study in healthy volunteers, so it does not test a treatment. Results may vary across MRI machines and field strengths, limiting generalizability.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

liver disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

LIVER DISEASES

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Locations

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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