Simple lead apron trick may shield heart doctors from radiation

NCT ID NCT06931171

First seen Apr 10, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests if placing a lead apron (normally worn by staff) over a patient's lower belly can reduce radiation exposure for doctors performing heart procedures through the wrist. About 500 adults having heart tests or treatments will take part. The goal is to see if this simple, no-cost method effectively lowers the radiation doctors receive.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • First Department of Cardiology, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens

    Athens, Attica, 11527, Greece

  • First Department of Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Hippokration General Hospital of Athens

    Athens, Attica, 11527, Greece

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