Ultrasound implant to help dialysis fistula mature
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special ultrasound implant (EchoMark) helps a new dialysis fistula mature properly. It involves people with advanced kidney disease who are starting or already on dialysis and are having a fistula created in the upper arm.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 to 84 years old
- Have end-stage kidney disease or very low kidney function (stage 5)
- Need a new upper-arm fistula for dialysis (not using a graft)
- Vein and artery in the upper arm are at least 2.5 mm wide
- No more than 2 previous failed fistulas
- Able to walk (with or without a cane or walker)
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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