Stem cells to keep dialysis fistulas working in kidney disease
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether stem cells from donated umbilical cords can help keep your new dialysis fistula open and working. It may reduce the chance of the fistula narrowing, which can help you have smoother dialysis over time.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have very low kidney function due to diabetes (eGFR below 15).
- You must be scheduled to get a new fistula (a connection between a vein and an artery) in your forearm for dialysis.
- Your blood vessels must be large enough (vein at least 2 mm and artery at least 1.5 mm wide).
- You must not have serious infections, uncontrolled heart failure, a tumor, low blood pressure, or a pacemaker.
- You must not be allergic to certain components used in the study, like human albumin or gentamicin (an antibiotic).
- You must not have certain infections such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, syphilis, or HIV.
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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