Treating blocked dialysis fistulas from inside the blood vessel
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way to reopen blocked or narrowed fistulas (the blood vessels used for dialysis) in people on hemodialysis. The goal is to see how well it works and if it saves money compared to other treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You are on hemodialysis and your own arm's fistula (the blood vessel connection used for dialysis) is not working properly.
- A doctor can pass a thin wire through the narrowed part of your fistula, and you will have a procedure to open it from inside the blood vessel.
- You are not planning to have a kidney transplant or switch to peritoneal dialysis in the near future.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the study.
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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