Multi-parametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging for the Precise Diagnosis and Quantitative Study of Liver Steatosis, Inflammation, and Fibrosis in Chronic Liver Disease.

This study evaluates whether advanced MRI techniques — specifically MR elastography and MRI-PDFF — can accurately assess the degree of liver damage (including fibrosis, inflammation, and fat content) in patients with chronic liver disease, potentially reducing the need for invasive liver biopsies. Researchers will follow participants every 6 months to see if changes in liver stiffness on MRI can predict how well treatments are working. Eligible participants are adults aged 18–75 with chronic liver disease (such as viral hepatitis, fatty liver, or cirrhosis) who are receiving standard treatment and have no contraindications to MRI, such as metal implants or pacemakers. Participation involves undergoing MRI scans at regular intervals alongside standard clinical care and lab tests. This summary was prepared using AI to help patients understand the study in plain language.