Sirolimus balloon vs stent graft for blocked arm dialysis access
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to reopen a blocked “dialysis access” vessel in the upper arm after a clot is treated. It may help keep blood flowing in the access longer and reduce the chance of re-blockage.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a blocked upper-arm dialysis access graft (an AVG) with a clot (thrombosis)
- Doctors can successfully reopen the graft during the procedure (blood flow returns and you can feel the thrill)
- You can understand and sign consent for the study
- You have not had a bare metal stent or stent graft placed in the dialysis access before
- You have not had a drug-coated balloon treatment in the last 3 months
- You do not have current serious infection (sepsis) and you are not allergic to key study medications or contrast dye
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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