Occupational Exposure
Conditions
Brief summary
detection of DNA damage due to occupational exposure to low dose ionizing radiation using comet assay technique and genotyping of certain DNA repair genes to detect inherited polymorphism.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* • The radiation exposed workers will include nurses, technicians and physicians. These persons will be occupationally exposed to different radiation sources.
Exclusion criteria
* History of diagnostic X-rays, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy 12 months prior to sampling.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| detection of DNA damage due to occupational exposure to ionizing radiation | 6 month | comet assay technique will be used |
Countries
Egypt