New hope for dialysis patients: special grafts studied for those with no vein options left

NCT ID NCT06422871

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

Summary

This study follows 100 adults with end-stage kidney disease who need long-term dialysis but have no working access sites left. Researchers are watching how well the HeRO and Super HeRO grafts perform over two years, checking for infections, blockages, and overall safety. The goal is to better understand if these devices can provide a reliable lifeline for patients who have exhausted other options.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

HeRO Graft System or Super HeRO System (medical device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could confirm that these grafts are a safe and effective long-term option for dialysis patients who have run out of other access choices.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove the device works better than alternatives. Results may be limited by the small number of participants and lack of a comparison group.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas

    RECRUITING

    Dallas, Texas, 75226, United States

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • MedStar Washington Hospital Center

    RECRUITING

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

  • Sarasota Memorial Health Care System

    RECRUITING

    Sarasota, Florida, 34239, United States

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Norfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States

  • University Pittsburgh Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219, United States

  • WakeMed

    RECRUITING

    Raleigh, North Carolina, 27610, United States