Which dialysis access is safer for seniors? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT04646226

First seen Jun 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at two ways to create a blood vessel connection (fistula or graft) for older adults on dialysis. The goal is to see which type leads to fewer infections and more days without a temporary catheter. About 100 people aged 60 and older with end-stage kidney disease are taking part.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21205, United States

  • Prisma Health Upstate

    Greenville, South Carolina, 29601, United States

  • UCLA

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

  • University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35487, United States

  • University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville

    Knoxville, Tennessee, 37920, United States

  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53726, United States

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