Stem cells to prevent fistula problems in diabetic kidney disease
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial tests if umbilical cord stem cells can prevent narrowing of the blood vessel connection (fistula) used for dialysis in people with advanced diabetic kidney disease. It may help keep the fistula working longer.
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Who can take part
- You have diabetes-related kidney disease with very low kidney function (eGFR below 15).
- You need a new fistula (connection between a vein and artery) in your forearm for dialysis.
- Your vein and artery are large enough for the fistula (vein at least 2 mm, artery at least 1.5 mm).
- You are willing to follow the treatment plan and visit schedule.
- You do not have an infection, uncontrolled heart failure, cancer, or low blood pressure that would make fistula creation unsafe.
- You are not allergic to any of the study components (like human albumin, gentamicin, or anesthetics).
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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