New balloon could save dialysis patients from repeat surgeries
NCT ID NCT06639451
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study tests a special balloon coated with the drug paclitaxel to treat narrowed fistulas in people on hemodialysis. The balloon is inflated inside the blocked blood vessel to open it up and restore blood flow. Researchers are checking if this approach keeps the fistula working longer without needing another procedure. The trial enrolled 186 adults with mature fistulas who have been on stable dialysis.
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Locations
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Kansai Rosai Hospital
Amagasaki, Hyōgo, Japan
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Kishiwada Tokushukai Hospital
Kishiwada, Osaka, Japan
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Osaka Keisatsu Hospital
Osaka, Osaka, Japan
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Saiseikai Central Hospital
Minato, Tokyo, Japan
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Saitama Medical Center
Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
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Shizuoka General Hospital
Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan
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Wakayama Medical University Hospital
Wakayama, Wakayama, Japan
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Yokohama Dai-ichi Hospital
Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
paclitaxel-coated balloon catheter
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help people on dialysis maintain their fistula function longer, reducing the need for repeat procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a device study with no phase designation, so it's still early. The drug coating may cause local side effects, and results may not apply to all fistula types.
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.