Measuring Tissue Stiffness with MRI in Several Heart and Liver Conditions
Tests an MRI method measuring stiffness of organs such as liver and heart in adults.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Magnetic Resonance Elastography as a Method to Estimate Stiffness of Soft Tissues
Key facts
- Where
- Columbus, United StatesSee the site
Where in United States
- The Ohio State University -Wexner Medical CenterColumbus, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Arunark Kolipaka
- Trial code
- NCT01757730
- Record updated
- 21 October 2026
- Original description
Magnetic resonance elastography is a novel non-invasive MRI technique to obtain stiffness of soft tissues such as liver, heart, kidneys, etc. In this imaging technique a person is laid in an MR scanner and a paddle (plastic drum) is put on the area of interest to send sound vibration via a speaker placed outside the scan room which is connecting plastic drum via a plastic tube. These vibrations are scanned using MRI to estimate the stiffness of soft tissues such as liver, heart, kidneys, breast etc.Read full original descriptionShow less
Magnetic Resonance Elastography as a Method to Estimate Stiffness of Soft Tissues
Magnetic resonance elastography is a novel non-invasive MRI technique to obtain stiffness of soft tissues such as liver, heart, kidneys, etc. In this imaging technique a person is laid in an MR scanner and a paddle (plastic drum) is put on the area of interest to send sound vibration via a speaker placed outside the scan room which is connecting plastic drum via a plastic tube. These vibrations are scanned using MRI to estimate the stiffness of soft tissues such as liver, heart, kidneys, breast etc.
Inclusion: Any participant 18 years or older and are MR safe.
Exclusion: That study participants will be excluded if they have any unapproved metal in their bodies, or if the volunteers are pregnant or possible of becoming pregnant. Also if the participants are claustrophobic.