Which dialysis access works best for seniors? landmark study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT05911451

First seen Apr 22, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times

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 find which option causes the fewest complications and requires the least additional procedures. Results will help doctors choose the best access for each patient, improving quality of life and lowering healthcare costs.

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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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