U.S., March 14 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06875583) titled 'The Radiation ProtEction for Dose RedUction in the Cardiac CathEter Lab Study: the REDUCE Trial' on Feb. 17.
Brief Summary: 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 daily.
A new radiation protection device, called RAMPART, may help reduce radiation exposure for heart specialists ...