New device aims to make dialysis needle sticks easier

NCT ID NCT07548151

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a device that uses ultrasound to help guide needles into the blood vessels of people with end-stage kidney disease who need dialysis. Ten adults with an arteriovenous fistula or graft took part. The main goal was to see if the device could help place needles successfully within three tries.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Ultrasound-guided power-assisted needle insertion device
What this could lead to
If it works, this device could make dialysis needle insertion easier and more reliable for patients with kidney failure.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not improve success rates or could cause discomfort.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Site 1

    Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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