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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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
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