Congenital arteriovenous fistula
MONDO:0020296A congenital vascular disorder characterized byan abnormal connection between an artery and a vein, appearing as varicose veins with port wine discoloration, leading to a bypass of the capillary bed. Signs and symptoms include palpable continuous thrill in the dilated vessels, continuous machinery murmur with systolic accentuation, collapsing arterial pulse, Nicoladoni Branham sign, as well as local gigantism and hot ulcers due to hypoxia, among others.
Also known as: congenital arteriovenous shunt
57 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New device aims to simplify dialysis access for kidney patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called the WavelinQ EndoAVF System that creates a connection between an artery and a vein (AV fistula) in people who need dialysis. The goal is to make it easier to start and continue dialysis with fewer complications. About 280 adults with end-stag…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple needle twist could save dialysis fistulas
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether the direction of the needle bevel (up or down) during fistula puncture affects the risk of complications in people on hemodialysis. About 240 adults with end-stage kidney disease who are starting dialysis with a new arteriovenous fistula will be randomly …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Needle-Sized device could replace surgery for dialysis access
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device that creates a connection between an artery and a vein using a small needle puncture instead of open surgery. The goal is to provide a reliable access point for dialysis in people with kidney failure. About 126 adults will be enrolled and followed fo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Venova Medical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mesh tube aims to prevent dialysis vein blockages
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called WRAPSODY CIE, a mesh tube placed in veins used for dialysis. The goal is to see if it can keep these veins from narrowing or blocking over time. Researchers will follow 250 people on dialysis for up to 3 years to check how well the device wor…
Sponsor: Merit Medical Systems, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New plug device under study for aneurysms and other blood flow problems
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking how well a device called the Cera Vascular Plug works and if it is safe. The plug is used to block blood flow in certain blood vessels to treat conditions like aneurysms, abnormal connections between arteries and veins, and other problems. About 132 adults …
Sponsor: Lifetech Scientific (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a simple pill save dialysis lifelines? new trial investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short course of the blood thinner apixaban can help new dialysis access points (arteriovenous fistulas) mature properly in people with end-stage kidney disease. About 190 adults will receive either apixaban or a placebo around the time of fistula creati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Combined military hospital lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New device aims to seal brain blood vessel leaks in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well the PHIL Embolic System works to treat a rare brain condition in children called dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs), where blood vessels connect abnormally. About 15 children under 22 will receive the treatment, which uses a special material to bloc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alejandro Berenstein • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New lung device trial aims to seal troubled vessels
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called LOBO™ to block abnormal blood vessels in the lungs (PAVMs). About 30 people will get the procedure and be followed for 3 years with CT scans to see if the vessels stay closed. The goal is to see how well the device works compared to standard treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New wrap could save kidney patients from dialysis disasters
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special wrap called SelfWrap that is placed around blood vessels during surgery to create a connection for dialysis. The wrap helps the vessels grow strong and work well without extra procedures. About 600 adults with advanced kidney disease who need a new dial…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VenoStent • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New liquid embolic agent could shrink dangerous brain malformations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new liquid embolic agent to treat brain arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), which are tangles of abnormal blood vessels that can cause bleeding or stroke. About 116 adults aged 18 to 80 with certain types of AVMs will receive the treatment and be followed for o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MicroPort NeuroTech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New surgical trick could make dialysis access last longer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to create an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) for dialysis in people with advanced kidney disease. The standard end-to-side method is being tested against a newer piggyback technique that may reduce blockages and failures. About 130 adults who need dialysi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Clinic of Barcelona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:33 UTC
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One needle instead of two: new dialysis trick could save veins and money
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at a new way to do dialysis using just one needle in the arm instead of two, which may cause less damage to the blood vessel used for treatment. About 100 adults on long-term dialysis will try this method, and researchers will check if it keeps dialysis working w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Suzhou Municipal Hospital of Anhui Province • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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10,000-Patient study monitors BALT medical devices in Real-World use
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from up to 10,000 people who receive BALT medical devices for conditions like brain aneurysms, stroke, and blocked arteries. Researchers will track how well the devices work and if any safety issues arise during routine care. The goal is to ga…
Sponsor: Balt Extrusion • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:47 UTC
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Listening to fistulas: sound may reveal hidden clots in dialysis patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether the sounds made by blood flowing through an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) can tell doctors how healthy the fistula is. Researchers will use MRI and ultrasound to measure blood flow and compare it to the sounds recorded. If a clear link is found, it could…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:18 UTC