Clinical Trial

Zero-cost Radiation Protection Method to Reduce Radiation Exposure of Interventional Cardiologists During Transradial Percutaneous Coronary Procedures (FREEPADRAD Trial)

Study acronym: FREEPADRAD
Active, Not Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated April 8, 2026 (before its estimated June 30, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
Ionising radiation is a recognised occupational hazard in interventional cardiology. This prospective, randomised trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of additional radiation protection by existing devices but with a different use, specifically the use of medical lead aprons (designed and used to be worn by the medical and nursing staff for radiation protection) covering the patient's lower abdominal and pelvic area during transradial coronary angiography and angioplasty. The intervention's efficacy will be assessed by measuring the reduction in operator radiation exposure and determining the impact of various clinical and procedural factors.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2025-04-09.
Status change: Recruiting → Active, Not Recruiting 2026-04-07
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06931171
Lead Sponsor National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Conditions Occupational Radiation Exposure in Interventional Cardiology
Enrollment 500 participants
Start Date 2025-01-30
Primary Completion 2026-06-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-08