Blood thinner helps dialysis fistulas stay open, but doesn't guarantee usability
NCT ID NCT03289520
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tested whether the blood thinner clopidogrel can prevent early failure of arteriovenous fistulas (connections between an artery and vein) in people with kidney failure who need hemodialysis. 877 adults were enrolled. The drug reduced the risk of fistula blockage but did not increase the chance that the fistula could be used successfully for dialysis. This means clopidogrel helps keep the access open but does not solve all problems needed for effective dialysis.
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Locations
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Boston University Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Maine Medical Center
Portland, Maine, 04102, United States
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States
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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States
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University of Texas Southwestern
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States
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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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