Purpose of this Study
As part of the study, you'll get your regular CT scan, plus a few extra pictures just for the study. You'll also get an MRI, either on the same day or another day—whichever works best for you. On the same day as your MRI, you’ll also get an ultrasound. If you haven’t had a certain blood test called a hematocrit test in the last day, you’ll get a small blood test during your CT scan to check how healthy your liver is.
Who Can Participate?
Eligibility
Who can join the study:
- Adults
- Must be scheduled for a CT scan that includes the liver
- Must be able to understand and agree to join the study
Who cannot join the study:
- People who can’t safely have the scans needed
- People with a BMI (body mass index) over 45, because the MRI machine might not work for them
Age Range
18-110
Sex/Genders
Male (cisgender)
Female (cisgender)
Non-binary or gender fluid
Transgender male
Transgender female
Looking for Healthy Participants
No
What is Involved?
Description
This study wants to see how well two tests—called PCCT and ultrasound—can find fat and scars in the liver. To check if they work, doctors will compare them to another test called an MRI, which is known to be very good.
Locations
Duke University Hospital
Compensation
Yes
Spanish Materials Available
No
Study Details
Full Title
Siemens Biomarker Multi-modality
Principal Investigator
Mustafa
Bashir
Protocol Number
PRO00118520
Phase
N/A
Enrollment Status
Pending Open to Enrollment