Holding your breath better could sharpen liver MRIs
NCT ID NCT07135401
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether different ways of holding your breath, with or without extra oxygen, can reduce blurring in MRI images of the liver. Ten healthy adults will have one MRI scan while trying two breath-hold techniques. The goal is to find a simple way to get clearer images without needing contrast dye.
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 lead to clearer MRI images of the liver without needing contrast dye, helping doctors diagnose liver conditions more accurately.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 10 healthy participants. Results may not apply to people with liver disease or other health issues.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of California, San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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