Improving safety measures for radiation exposure
Assuring Radiation Protection
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · CONFERENCE OF RADIATION CONTROL PROG DIR · NIH-10833577
This study is working to make sure that everyone stays safe from radiation in healthcare, schools, and industries by bringing together different agencies to create better rules and practices, so patients like you can feel more secure and protected from unnecessary radiation exposure.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | CONFERENCE OF RADIATION CONTROL PROG DIR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Frankfort, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10833577 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance radiation protection by coordinating efforts between state and federal agencies to address current and future challenges related to radiation control. The Conference of Radiation Control Program Directors (CRCPD) will facilitate discussions and develop national policies, regulations, and guidance to ensure safe use of radiation in healthcare, education, and industry. By establishing committees and working groups, the project will focus on sharing best practices and experiences to mitigate radiation exposure and prepare for emergencies. Patients can benefit from improved safety protocols and regulations that protect them from unnecessary radiation exposure.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients who require diagnostic imaging or therapeutic procedures involving radiation.
Not a fit: Patients who do not undergo any procedures involving radiation exposure may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to enhanced safety measures that reduce radiation exposure for patients undergoing medical procedures.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in improving radiation safety protocols, indicating that this approach has a foundation of prior effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
Frankfort, UNITED STATES
- CONFERENCE OF RADIATION CONTROL PROG DIR — Frankfort, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MCBURNEY, RUTH EVELYN — CONFERENCE OF RADIATION CONTROL PROG DIR
- Study coordinator: MCBURNEY, RUTH EVELYN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.