The Radiation ProtEction for Dose RedUction in the Cardiac CathEter Lab Study: The REDUCE Trial
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Radiation Exposure
Radiation Exposure to Operator
Radiation Injuries
Radiation Safety
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Participants needed
- 100 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust · Other
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About This Trial
Doctors and nurses who perform heart procedures using X-ray guidance are exposed to radiation, which can be harmful over time. This exposure increases the risk of certain health problems, including cancers, eye damage (cataracts), and DNA damage. Although protective lead clothing is used to reduce exposure, it is heavy, uncomfortable, and can cause muscle and joint problems for those who wear it d…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* All procedures involving adult patients (\>18 year of age)
* Male or female patients
* Planned to undergo either an elective or urgent coronary intervention procedure involving ionising radiation in the cardiac catheter lab, via the right and or left radial arteries.
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