New wrist surgery could make dialysis easier for kidney patients

NCT ID NCT02728817

Ongoing Disease control Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a new surgical method called RADAR for creating blood vessel connections needed for dialysis in 200 people with end-stage kidney disease. The goal is to see if this technique leads to fewer blockages and better long-term function compared to the standard approach. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the RADAR or traditional fistula surgery, and their outcomes are tracked over time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: surgical procedure (RADAR technique vs. traditional fistula creation)
What this could lead to: If successful, this technique could improve fistula maturation and reduce complications, making dialysis access more reliable for kidney patients.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small, early-stage trial comparing surgical methods, so results may not apply to all patients. The new technique also carries standard surgical risks like infection or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease congenital arteriovenous fistula Constriction, Pathologic 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

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aphm

Marseille, France
CHU de Nice - Service de chirurgie vasculaire

Nice, France
Polyclinique Les Fleurs

Ollioules, France
Polyclinique Notre Dame

Draguignan, France

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