๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-14

The Olmsted NAFLD Epidemiology Study (TONES) (NCT04365855)

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿฉบ Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Researchers are assessing the prevalence of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) in the population and assembling a well-characterized cohort of adults with NAFLD and NASH to validate models of NAFLD diagnosis and determine long-term outcomes.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Mayo Clinic in Rochester โ€” Rochester, Minnesota

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Magnetic Resonance Elastography (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
  • Blood draw (OTHER)
  • Liver biopsy (PROCEDURE)
  • Fibro Scan (PROCEDURE)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester โ€” Rochester, Minnesota

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (507) 266-3995

Email: cogswell.jodie@mayo.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ View Official NIH Record โ†—