๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-06-30

CEUS vs. AMRI for HCC Detection in Patients With Indeterminate Liver Nodules (NCT06184152)

Contrast Ultrasound vs. Abbreviated MRI for Detection of HCC in Patients With Indeterminate Liver Nodules

๐ŸŸข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿ“‹ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

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

The study will be conducted at the following locations: 1. UT Southwestern Medical Center 2. Parkland Health and Hospital System 3. University of Michigan Investigators will prospectively compare the performance of dynamic contrast enhanced abbreviated MRI (AMRI) and contrast-enhanced ultrasound for early-stage HCC detection in patients with indeterminate liver nodules.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: University of Michigan โ€” Ann Arbor, Michigan

Age range: 18 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • CEUS imaging (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
  • aMRI imaging (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)

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 (2 Sites)

  • University of Michigan โ€” Ann Arbor, Michigan
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center โ€” Dallas, Texas

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (214) 645-6179

Email: lisa.quirk@utsouthwestern.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.

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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†—