Status:
UNKNOWN
Non-Invasive Evaluation of Fibrosis and Steatosis in Chronic Hepatopathy
Lead Sponsor:
Tischendorf, Jens, M.D.
Conditions:
Chronic Liver Disease
Steatohepatitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate non-invasive parameters for staging and grading of chronic hepatopathy in comparison to liver biopsy.
Detailed Description
For diagnosis, staging and grading of chronic liver disease, liver biopsy is the gold standard to date. Unfortunately, being an invasive diagnostic method, liver biopsy has a significant morbidity. Fu...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Chronic hepatopathy and necessity of liver biopsy
Exclusion
- metal implants preventing MRI
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01246388
Start Date
May 1 2010
End Date
December 1 2014
Last Update
October 21 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Medicine III, University Hospital Aachen (RWTH)
Aachen, Germany, 52074