Dialysis vein mystery: researchers hunt for clues to prevent blockages

NCT ID NCT01693263

Ongoing Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study follows 96 people with end-stage kidney disease who need a brachiocephalic fistula for dialysis. Researchers collect data from exams, blood tests, and imaging to track changes in the vein over time. The goal is to learn what causes cephalic arch stenosis, a common narrowing that can make dialysis difficult. Findings may help improve how fistulas are created and managed.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this research could identify causes of vein narrowing in dialysis patients, leading to better fistula designs and fewer complications.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with only 96 participants, so findings may not apply to all patients. It does not test a new treatment directly.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease end stage renal failure first branchial cleft anomaly wild type ABeta2M amyloidosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BRACHIOCEPHALIC FISTULA (BCF) CEPHALIC ARCH STENOSIS (CAS) DIALYSIS END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE (ESRD)

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Locations

University of Chicago Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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