Could your own fat cells save your dialysis access?
NCT ID NCT02808208
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-stage trial tests whether a patient's own fat-derived stem cells, applied during surgery, can prevent dialysis fistulas from failing. About 74 adults with advanced kidney disease will receive either stem cells or a placebo. The goal is to see if the treatment improves vein size and blood flow for dialysis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
patient's own fat-derived stem cells
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to keep dialysis fistulas working longer, reducing complications and hospital visits.
What could go wrong
This is a very early phase 1 trial with only 74 people, so it may not show clear benefit. Risks include infection or poor fistula function despite treatment.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States