Two-step arm fistula for dialysis when other access options are gone
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests a two-step surgical approach to create a dialysis access (called a brachiobasilic fistula) in people who have narrowing in a central vein and have run out of other access options. The goal is to give you a working access point for dialysis when other options have failed.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are on haemodialysis (kidney dialysis) and have a narrowing in one of the large veins in your chest or neck (central venous stenosis) that doesn't cause symptoms.
- A vein called the basilic vein is the only vein left in one arm that could be used for a new fistula (a connection for dialysis).
- Your other options for dialysis access have been tried or are not possible.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- Your ultrasound shows that your arm's main artery (brachial artery) is open and strong, and your basilic vein is at least 3 mm wide.
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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