Simulation training for dialysis nurses shows promise in reducing needle mishaps

NCT ID NCT05302505

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether adding hands-on simulation training to standard classroom teaching helps nurses cause fewer problems when inserting needles into the arm access (arteriovenous fistula) of dialysis patients. About 9600 adults on chronic hemodialysis took part. The goal was to see if simulation training lowers the rate of issues like failed needle insertions or bruising.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic kidney disease congenital arteriovenous fistula dental caries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ARTERIOVENOUS FISTULA NURSING CARIES SIMULATION-BASED TRAINING

Contacts and locations

Locations

ANIDER

Hérouville-Saint-Clair, 14200, France
Anider Alencon

Saint-Germain-du-Corbéis, 61000, France
Center Hospital of Dieppe

Dieppe, 76200, France
Center Hospital of Flers

Flers, 61104, France
Center Hospital of Lisieux

Lisieux, 14100, France
Center Hospital of Memorial United States of St Lo

Saint-Lô, 50000, France
Center hospital of Alençon

Alençon, 61000, France
Private Hospital St Martin

Caen, 14050, France
University hospital center of Caen

Caen, 14000, France

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