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.
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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. Exclusio…
Contacts

John D Hung, MBChB PhD MRCP(UK)

0151 600 1657

paula.walker@lhch.nhs.uk

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Debar Rasoul, MBChB BSc MRCP(UK)

0151 600 1657

paula.walker@lhch.nhs.uk

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