Can a new graft keep dialysis access working longer?

NCT ID NCT05846581

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows people with end-stage kidney disease who need a vascular graft for hemodialysis. The GORE ACUSEAL graft is placed to create a reliable access point for dialysis. Researchers will track how often the graft becomes infected and how long it stays functional, aiming to see if it holds up well over 24 months. The goal is to gather real-world evidence on the graft's safety and performance in routine clinical care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: GORE® ACUSEAL Vascular Graft (a medical device used to create vascular access for hemodialysis)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could confirm that the GORE ACUSEAL graft is a safe and reliable option for long-term dialysis access, potentially improving outcomes for people with kidney failure.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by patient differences. The graft may still carry risks like infection or blockage, and the study's findings depend on real-world follow-up.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASES END STAGE RENAL DISEASE ON DIALYSIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

ASST-Settelaghi Ospedale di Circolo e Fondazione Macchi
RECRUITING

Varese, 21100, Italy
Ev. DiakonissenKrankenhaus Leipzigemeinnützige
RECRUITING

Leipzig, 04177, Germany
Evangelisches Klinikum Bethel (EvKB)
RECRUITING

Bielefeld, 33611, Germany
North Bristol NHS Trust Southmead Hospital
TERMINATED

Bristol, England, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom

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