Using arm access for ICU dialysis
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at using the arm access (fistula or graft) you already have for dialysis while you are in the ICU and need continuous dialysis (CRRT). The goal is to see if using your own access is practical and works well for this type of treatment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have end-stage kidney disease and have been on dialysis through an arm access for more than one year.
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU) and need continuous dialysis (CRRT) for at least 24 hours.
- You have a working arm access (fistula or graft) that can be used for dialysis.
- You are expected to be on a breathing machine or heavily sedated for at least 12 hours.
- Your arm access has adequate blood flow as checked by ultrasound at the start.
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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