Dialysis Access Comparison for Older or Complex Patients
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to create access for dialysis in patients aged 60 or older (or younger with multiple health conditions). You'll either receive a tunneled catheter placed in your chest or neck, or have surgery to create a fistula (direct connection between an artery and vein in your arm) to help with dialysis treatment.
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Who can take part
- Age 60 or older, OR younger than 60 with a score of more than 6 on a health complexity scale
- Have advanced kidney disease (stage 5) requiring dialysis treatment
- Be in stable health at the time of enrollment
- Be able to have either a fistula in your upper arm OR a tunneled catheter
- Be available for follow-up appointments throughout the study
- Sign a written consent form agreeing to participate
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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