Study aims to find best dialysis access for seniors

NCT ID NCT05911451

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Maastricht University Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 166 older adults (65+) on hemodialysis to compare three types of vascular access: fistulas, grafts, and catheters. The goal was to see which option leads to fewer complications and better quality of life. Researchers tracked how many procedures were needed to keep each access working and measured patient well-being through surveys.

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 study could provide clear guidance on the best type of vascular access for elderly dialysis patients, potentially reducing complications and improving quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial with 166 participants, but results may not apply to all elderly patients or settings. The study compares procedures, not drugs, so no direct treatment benefit is tested.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

congenital arteriovenous fistula end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA ARTERIOVENOUS GRAFT CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER RELATED BLOODSTREAM INFECTION DIALYSIS ACCESS MALFUNCTION HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS FAILURE VASCULAR ACCESS COMPLICATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Albert Schweitzer Ziekenhuis

Dordrecht, Netherlands
Amphia Ziekenhuis

Breda, Netherlands
Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis

Nijmegen, Netherlands
Catharina Ziekenhuis Eindhoven

Eindhoven, Netherlands
Elisabeth Tweesteden Ziekenhuis

Tilburg, Netherlands
Franciscus Gasthuis & Vlietland

Rotterdam, Netherlands
Haaglanden Medisch Centrum

The Hague, Netherlands
Isala Klinieken

Zwolle, Netherlands
Leids Universitair Medisch Centrum

Leiden, Netherlands
Maastricht University Medical Center

Maastricht, Netherlands
Maxima Medisch Centrum

Veldhoven, Netherlands
Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden, Netherlands
Medisch Spectrum Twente

Enschede, Netherlands
Noordwest Ziekenhuisgroep

Alkmaar, Netherlands
OLVG

Amsterdam, Netherlands
Rijnstate Ziekenhuis

Arnhem, Netherlands
Spaarne Gasthuis

Haarlem, Netherlands
Viecuri Medisch Centrum

Venlo, Netherlands
Ziekenhuisgroep Twente

Almelo, Netherlands
Zuyderland Medisch Centrum

Heerlen, Netherlands

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