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Study NCT ID:
NCT02461212
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2017-04-10
First Post:
2015-06-01
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
False
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Validation of HepaFat-Scan for Noninvasive Measurement of Steatosis in Youth
Sponsor:
Emory University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Validation of HepaFat-Scan for Noninvasive Measurement of Steatosis in Youth
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2017-04
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this study is to see if the HepaFat-Scan (a special sequence of images done in a MRI) can accurately detect the amount of fat in the liver.
Detailed Description:
The leading cause of liver disease for both adults and children in the US is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), an obesity-related liver disease closely associated with the metabolic syndrome. NAFLD increases the risk of liver disease but also increases risk of type II diabetes, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the metabolic syndrome. Invasive liver biopsy has been considered the best diagnostic tool for confirming NAFLD. This study will establish magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) / magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) as a quantitative noninvasive "virtual biopsy" and benefit the health of children with liver diseases by decreasing risk and improving diagnosis. Specifically, in NAFLD, this fat quantification protocol will be broadly useful in future research studies, including therapies for NAFLD as well as for patient diagnosis and follow-up.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: