New study measures hidden X-Ray doses to skin during tricky heart artery procedures
NCT ID NCT05111496
First seen Jun 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This completed study looked at how much X-ray radiation reaches the skin of patients during a complex heart procedure to reopen a completely blocked coronary artery. Researchers placed a special film on the backs of 83 patients to measure the actual dose. The goal was to better understand radiation exposure and improve safety for future patients.
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Locations
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Hôpital privé La Louvière
Lille, Haut de France, 59800, France
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Gafchromic film (radiation measurement device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors better estimate and reduce radiation exposure to patients' skin during complex heart procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The results may not apply to all patients or procedures.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.