New device aims to keep dialysis fistulas working longer
NCT ID NCT03242343
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a device called VasQ that wraps around a surgically created blood vessel connection (fistula) used for dialysis in people with kidney failure. The device is designed to improve blood flow and reduce complications. 144 patients received the device and were followed for 24 months to see how well the fistula stayed open and how safe the device was.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
VasQ external support device
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could help people with kidney failure have fewer fistula problems and need fewer interventions, making dialysis easier.
What could go wrong
This is a single-arm study with no comparison group, so benefits may not be confirmed. The device may not work for everyone and could still have risks like infection or steal syndrome.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Albany Medical College
Albany, New York, 12208, United States
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Arizona Kidney Disease & Hypertension Center
Phoenix, Arizona, 85012, United States
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, P.A.
Austin, Texas, 78756, United States
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Charlotte PA
Charlotte, North Carolina, 28207, United States
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Grandview Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama, 35243, United States
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Greenville Health System
Greenville, South Carolina, 29615, United States
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Lutheran Medical Group/Indiana Ohio Heart
Fort Wayne, Indiana, 46804, United States
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Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center,The Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Montefiore Medical Center
New York, New York, 10467, United States
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Ohio State University Wexner Meidcal Center
Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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Saint Francis Medical Center
Peoria, Illinois, 61637, United States
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States