STARgraft Pilot: New Arm Access for Kidney Dialysis
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests a new graft (artificial blood vessel) placed in your upper arm to help you receive kidney dialysis. The graft connects an artery to a vein, creating a reliable access point for dialysis needles.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have end-stage kidney disease and need to start dialysis within 2 months
- You are 18 years or older and able to give informed consent
- Your blood vessels in your upper arm meet size requirements (vein at least 7mm, artery at least 4mm diameter)
- Your heart function is acceptable (ejection fraction ≥40%, normal blood pressure and artery pressure)
- You do not have active infections, blood clotting disorders, or severe heart disease
- You can attend all trial visits and follow-up appointments for at least 2 years
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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