Massive study of 190,000 workers to uncover hidden radiation risks
NCT ID NCT05380570
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study follows about 190,000 Korean radiation workers to see if low-dose radiation exposure over time increases the risk of cancer and other diseases. Researchers will link national health records to track health outcomes. The goal is to better understand the long-term effects of low-level radiation at work.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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196,379 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2021
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2031
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Korean radiation workers in the national dose registry
- Ages
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16 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Korean radiation workers in the national dose registry (except for diagnostic medical radiation workers) Exclusion Criteria: * Unidentified personal identification numbers * Foreigner
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences
Seoul, Nowon-gu, 01812, South Korea