Lead apron on patients could shield cardiologists from radiation
NCT ID NCT06931171
First seen Apr 10, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether placing a lead apron on a patient's lower belly and pelvis during heart procedures can reduce radiation exposure for the doctor. The trial involves 500 adults undergoing heart catheterization through the wrist. Researchers will measure the doctor's radiation dose with and without the extra shielding to see if this simple, low-cost method improves safety.
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Locations
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First Department of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens
Athens, Attica, 11527, Greece
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First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens
Athens, Attica, 11527, Greece
What this could mean
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Active substance
Patient-applied pelvic lead shielding (lead apron)
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple, low-cost method could become a standard practice to protect cardiologists from radiation during common heart procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial testing a technique that may not reduce radiation as much as hoped, or may be impractical in real-world settings. Results may not apply to all hospitals or procedure types.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.