Using arm dialysis access for continuous kidney replacement in the ICU
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether using the arm access (fistula or graft) that you already have for dialysis is safe and effective during continuous kidney replacement therapy (CRRT) in the ICU. It aims to see if this approach can work well for people who need dialysis while on a breathing machine.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have been on dialysis for more than 1 year, and you are now in the intensive care unit (ICU) needing a type of dialysis called CRRT (continuous kidney replacement therapy).
- Your doctor expects you will need CRRT for at least 24 hours.
- You must have a working dialysis access in your arm (either a fistula or a graft) — not a catheter in your neck or chest.
- You are expected to be on a breathing machine for at least 12 hours and to remain calm (sedated) during that time.
- You do not have severe skin breakdown, liver failure, or bleeding problems that would interfere with 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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