Guerbet Liver Fibrosis
Recruitment Status: Recruiting
Start Date: February 28, 2024
End Date: February 28, 2026
The goal of this study is to assess the value of liver dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) and texture analysis post gadopiclenol for liver fibrosis staging, in comparison with MR elastography, T1 mapping, ultrasound elastography and blood tests in 50 initial patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients with suspected MASLD (F0-F4) with clinically indicated percutaneous or transjugular liver biopsy within 6 months of MRI (before or after MRI).
- Both genders.
- Age > 18 years.
- Any racial/ethnic background.
Exclusion criteria:
- Previous history or current diagnosis of HCC or decompensation.
- Contraindications for MRI, including
- Medically unstable
- Intracranial clips
- Metal implants
- Suspected or confirmed metal in eyes
- Cardiac pacemaker, implanted defibrillator, other implanted electronic device
- Pregnancy: Pregnancy tests will be offered to women of childbearing age at no cost
- Severe claustrophobia
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Conditions:
- Liver Diseases
- Liver Cirrhosis