Catheter versus fistula for dialysis access in elderly patients
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to access your blood for dialysis: a tunneled catheter (a soft tube placed in a large vein) versus an arteriovenous fistula (a connection made between an artery and a vein in your arm). It aims to find which one works better and is safer for older or sicker patients, so you can have a better dialysis experience.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years or older, or you are under 60 but have several other health problems.
- Your kidneys have failed (Stage 5) and you need hemodialysis.
- You are medically stable and able to come to follow-up visits.
- You have not had major surgery in the last 3 months.
- You do not have an active, uncontrolled infection.
- You do not already have a dialysis access, and you are suitable for both types of access.
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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