Dialysis dilemma: which access surgery is safer for seniors?
NCT ID NCT04646226
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of surgery to create dialysis access in older adults (60+) with end-stage kidney disease. One method connects a vein directly to an artery (fistula), the other uses a synthetic tube (graft). The goal is to see which leads to fewer infections and more days without a temporary catheter. 103 participants are being followed to guide better care for seniors.
What this could mean
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Active substance
surgical procedure (fistula or graft creation)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose the better type of dialysis access for older patients, reducing infections and time on catheters.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 103 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Both procedures carry risks like infection or clotting.
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Locations
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Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States
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Prisma Health Upstate
Greenville, South Carolina, 29601, United States
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UCLA
Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
Birmingham, Alabama, 35487, United States
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University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville
Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920, United States
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University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Madison, Wisconsin, 53726, United States