New graft aims to make dialysis easier for kidney patients
NCT ID NCT07557862
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This trial tests a new type of vascular graft, called STARgraft, for people with end-stage kidney disease who need hemodialysis. The graft is placed in the arm to create a reliable access point for dialysis. The study compares STARgraft to a standard graft to see if it works better and causes fewer problems. About 75 adults will take part.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- STARgraft (10401) vascular graft
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a more reliable and longer-lasting option for hemodialysis access, reducing the need for repeat procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with only 75 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The graft could still fail or cause complications like clotting or infection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Afya Hospital Dia, Brasília.
Brasília, Brazil
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Clinica Farallones
Cali, Colombia
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Hospital Ana Nery
Salvador, Brazil
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Hospital Baía Sul
Florianópolis, Brazil
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Medellín Clinic - El Poblado
Medellín, Colombia
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Pedro Ernesto University Hospital
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Royal Portuguese Beneficent Hospital in Pernambuco
Recife, Brazil
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