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

NCT ID NCT06422871

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Merit Medical Systems, Inc. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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.

END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE HEMODIALYSIS ACCESS FAILURE

Contacts and locations

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

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