Could permanent dialysis access replace catheters in ICU kidney therapy?
NCT ID NCT07447128
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looks at whether using a patient's permanent dialysis access (a fistula or graft) instead of a temporary catheter is safe and effective for delivering continuous kidney replacement therapy in the ICU. Researchers will enroll 50 adults with end-stage kidney disease who are in the ICU and need this therapy. The goal is to develop a standard procedure and see if the access stays usable without complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Cannulation of permanent dialysis access (arteriovenous fistula or graft) for continuous renal replacement therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a safer, standard way to deliver continuous kidney therapy in the ICU, reducing infections and blood vessel damage from repeated catheter use.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early feasibility study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The procedure requires highly trained staff and may not be practical in all ICU settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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East Carolina University Medical Center
Greenville, North Carolina, 27834, United States
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