New dialysis needle aims to improve safety for kidney patients

NCT ID NCT05927532

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested a new dialysis needle called the Argyle Safety Fistula Cannula with an anti-reflux valve. It was used in 40 adults with end-stage kidney failure who get dialysis three times a week for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the needle is safe and works well for hemodialysis.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Argyle Safety Fistula Cannula with Anti-Reflux Valve (a specialized dialysis needle)

What this could lead to

If successful, this cannula could make dialysis sessions safer and more reliable for people with kidney failure.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is already on the market in some regions, so the novelty is limited.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • DaVita Columbus

    Columbus, Georgia, 31904, United States

  • DaVita Hartford

    Hartford, Connecticut, 06082, United States

  • DaVita Norfolk

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23505, United States