New MRI scan could replace liver biopsies for iron overload patients

NCT ID NCT04171635

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested a new MRI technique called QSM to measure iron levels in the liver more accurately than current methods. Researchers compared MRI results from 55 patients before liver transplant with chemical analysis of their removed livers. The goal is to improve diagnosis and treatment of iron overload without needing a liver biopsy.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University Medical Center

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

  • Weill Cornell Medical College

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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