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New MRI scan could spot liver damage without a needle

NCT ID NCT03113929

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether a special MRI scan can accurately measure the severity of alcoholic liver disease without needing a biopsy. Researchers will scan 20 adults with the condition to look for imaging markers that reflect liver damage. The goal is to develop a non-invasive tool that could speed up future treatment trials.

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 better ways to measure liver damage without biopsies, helping future drug trials for alcoholic liver disease.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early imaging study with only 20 participants. It does not test any treatment, so it may not directly change patient care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

alcoholic liver disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ALCOHOLIC LIVER DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

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