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FAST (Focused Abbreviated Screening Technique)-MRI Study

Research Group

Cancer Biomarkers

Status

Enrolling by invitation

NCT ID

NCT04539717

The purpose of this study is to compare the diagnostic value of a reconstructed abbreviated Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) from a full clinical exam, compared to ultrasound (US) for screening of liver cancer. Blood markers will be evaluated to determine their correlation to imaging. This study will help to determine whether abbreviated MRI is superior to ultrasound for diagnosis of liver cancer.

Condition

Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), Liver Cirrhosis

Investigators

Bachir Taouli

See list of participating sites