This study is looking at a new way to measure fat in the liver using a device called Thermoacoustic Enhanced Ultrasound. This device aims to be a more accessible way to check for liver fat, which is important for overall health and conditions like MASLD/MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease / Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis), also known as fatty liver disease. Researchers will compare the results from the Thermoacoustic Enhanced Ultrasound device to a standard MRI scan (MRI-PDFF) to see how well they match. You can join if you are 18 or older, can understand English, and can comfortably have both ultrasound and MRI scans. The study is currently unclear about its recruitment status and plans to enroll up to 49 participants.

Study design

This is an observational study, meaning participants will not receive an experimental treatment. It aims to enroll up to 49 participants to compare a new imaging device with a standard MRI.

What's involved

You would have a scan with the Thermoacoustic Enhanced Ultrasound device, followed by an abdominal MRI. You need to be able to lie flat or on your side for 20 minutes and hold your breath for up to 10 seconds.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

The primary endpoint, correlation between the two measurement methods, will be reviewed typically 2 weeks after the last MRI data is received.

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