New tube system could make dialysis access easier for kidney patients

NCT ID NCT02036671

Completed Disease control Sponsor: C. R. Bard Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a new device called the FLEX System that creates a connection between an artery and a vein (AV fistula) using a tube inserted through the skin, instead of surgery. The goal was to see if this method is safe and works well for people with chronic kidney disease who need dialysis. 80 adults with kidney failure participated. The study measured how many fistulas matured enough for dialysis and how many serious side effects occurred.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease chronic renal failure syndrome congenital arteriovenous fistula Fistula kidney disorder kidney failure urinary system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Alfred Hospital

Melbourne, Victoria, 3181, Australia
Auckland City Hospital

Grafton, 1142, New Zealand
CHUM, Notre-Dame Hospital

Montreal, Quebec, H2L 4M1, Canada
Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Oshawa, Ontario, L1G 2B9, Canada
London Health Sciences Centre

London, Ontario, N6A 5W9, Canada
Princess Alexandra Hospital

Woolloongabba, Queensland, 4102, Australia
QE II Health Sciences Center

Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H 2Y9, Canada
St. Paul's Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6Z 1Y6, Canada
The Toronto General Hospital

Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada

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