Needle-Free blood vessel connection for dialysis patients tested
NCT ID NCT02682420
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a device called everlinQ endoAVF that creates a connection between an artery and a vein using a thin tube (catheter) instead of open surgery. The goal was to make it easier for people with chronic kidney disease to get dialysis. The trial enrolled 100 adults who needed or were about to start dialysis. However, the study was stopped early, so we don't have full results on how well it worked.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
everlinQ endoAVF System (a device that creates a connection between an artery and vein using a catheter, avoiding open surgery)
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could provide a less invasive way to create dialysis access, potentially reducing surgery risks and recovery time.
What could go wrong
The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. The device may not work for all patients, and complications like clotting or narrowing of the fistula can still occur.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Dominikus Hospital
Düsseldorf, Germany
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Manchester, M13 9WL, United Kingdom
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Oxford University Hospitals - NHS Foundation Trust
Headington, Oxford, OX3 9DU, United Kingdom
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Providence Health Care Society
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 2K5, Canada
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St. Franziskus-Hospital Münster
Münster, Germany
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St. George's University
London, United Kingdom
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University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus
Dresden, Germany
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University Hospitals Birmingham
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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University of Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Germany
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University of Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany
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University of Mannheim
Mannheim, Germany