Randomized Trial Comparing Next Generation Fluoroscopy System With Conventional Fluoroscopy System in Fluoroscopy-guided Endoscopic Procedures
Orlando Health, Inc.
Summary
Fluoroscopy is an integral part of both basic and advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures. Given the risks of radiation exposure and inherent limitations of preventive measures, there is a need for additional effective protective methods. In this randomized trial, we will be comparing radiation exposure between a next generation fluoroscopy system and conventional fluoroscopy system during fluoroscopy-guided endoscopic procedures.
Description
Fluoroscopy is an integral part of both basic and advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures such as stricture dilation, enteral feeding tube placement, double balloon enteroscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and interventional endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). Use of fluoroscopy exposes patients, gastroenterologists and endoscopy support personnel to ionizing radiation. While exposure to high-dose-rate ionizing radiation has been shown to be associated with genomic instability, data indicate that exposure to even low-dose radiation, typically utilized for diagnostic i…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Patients undergoing fluoroscopy-guided endoscopic procedure * Physicians and anesthesia staff participating in endoscopic procedures Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years * Pregnancy
Interventions
- ProcedureFluoroscopy-guided endoscopic procedure
Patients will be undergoing fluoroscopy-guided endoscopic procedure
Location
- Orlando Health Digestive Health InstituteOrlando, Florida