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Assessment of THL and Potential Risk of Hypothyroidism in Healthcare Workers Exposed to Low-dose Ionizing Radiation
Sponsor: Superior University
Summary
"This study is designed to evaluate the thyroid health of healthcare workers exposed to low-dose ionizing radiation at INMOL Cancer Hospital, Lahore. Specifically, it investigates whether prolonged occupational exposure in radiology and nuclear medicine departments is associated with altered thyroid hormone levels or an increased risk of hypothyroidism. The thyroid gland is highly sensitive to radiation, and existing literature suggests a possible link between occupational exposure and thyroid dysfunction.
Official title: Assessment of Thyroid Hormone Levels and Potential Risk of Hypothyroidism in Healthcare Workers Exposed to Low-dose Ionizing Radiation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
44
Start Date
2025-03-18
Completion Date
2026-02-01
Last Updated
2025-07-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Thyroid Function Monitoring
This study will include healthcare professionals from the radiology and nuclear medicine departments at INMOL Cancer Hospital with at least one year of radiation exposure. A total of 44 participants will be selected through purposive sampling. Data will be collected using a structured questionnaire and blood tests for thyroid hormones (TSH, T3, T4) to assess thyroid function. Blood analysis will be conducted using CLIA or ELISA methods. The aim is to detect any association between low-dose radiation exposure and thyroid dysfunction.
Locations (1)
INMOL hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan