Monitoring X-ray exposure for surgical staff using access badges
Method for bAdge-dosi Monitoring of X-ray Exposure Values in Operating Theatre Surgery: a Multicentre Randomised Trial
University Hospital, Tours · NCT06659939
This study is trying out a new way to track radiation exposure for surgical staff by using special badges to see if it helps keep them safer in the operating room.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 240 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Tours (other) |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 3 sites (Orléans and 2 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06659939 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates a method to improve the monitoring of radiation exposure among surgical staff by integrating a passive dosimeter with hospital access badges, creating a Badge-Dosi system. The aim is to increase the consistent use of dosimeters in operating rooms, thereby enhancing the reliability of radiation exposure data collected. The study builds on a pilot conducted at Tours University Hospital and is designed as a multicenter observational study across several university hospitals. By analyzing the impact of this combined approach, the researchers hope to ensure better protection for operating room personnel from ionizing radiation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include surgical staff who work in operating rooms at least 80% of the time and have been monitored by a delayed-reading dosimeter for at least one year.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit from this study include those who work less than 80% of the time in the operating room or are not exposed to radiation at their workstation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved safety and health outcomes for surgical staff by ensuring more accurate monitoring of radiation exposure.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown success with similar approaches, indicating the potential effectiveness of the Badge-Dosi system.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: TEST group : * People working in the operating room at least 80% of the time (excluding people working less than 80% of the time). * Have been monitored by a delayed-reading dosimeter for at least 1 year. * Carry an access card (i.e. be the holder). LIFE group : * Person working in the same centre as the people in the TEST group. * Person not exposed to radiation at their workstation * Holder of an access card HOME group : \- Person working in the same centre as people in the TEST Group and live near the center Exclusion Criteria: For all Groups : * Person objecting to data processing * Interns/externs/non-permanent staff likely to change jobs during the study period * Person who had a nuclear medicine examination within 15 days before the start of the study * Anyone who had internal vectorised therapy with iodine-131 or Lu-177 within 30 days before the start of the study.
Where this trial is running
Orléans and 2 other locations
- University hospital — Orléans, France (RECRUITING)
- University hospital — Toulouse, France (RECRUITING)
- University hospital — Tours, France (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Serge MAIA, Dr
- Email: S.maia@chu-tours.fr
- Phone: 234389415
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: X-Ray, radioprotection, dosimeter, surgical staff, operating room, radiation monitoring, Badge