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The objective of RADIAL PROTECTION was to assess the utility of using a novel radiation protection lead shield in reducing radiation exposure that interventional cardiologists receive during Coronary Angiography or Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) procedures.

Participants were allocated to one of the following groups: The procedure as done routinely with or without the lead shield use (current standard practice); Interventional cardiologists who will perform the procedure will wear a radiation protection cap in all procedures.

Primary Endpoint – Lead Shield Comparison

1. Difference between both groups in total radiation dose (?Sv) that the interventional cardiologist got exposed to as read by the dosimeters at left breast, and

2. Difference between both groups in radiation dose that the interventional cardiologist got exposed to divided by Air Kerma (?Sv/mGy).

Study Type

Interventional - Procedure

Study Design

RCT

NO. of Countries

1

NO. of Sites

1

NO. of Participants

230

Study Period

2012 - 2014

Sponsor

PHRI

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