New device aims to simplify dialysis access for kidney patients
NCT ID NCT02119832
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new device called FLEX-1 to create a special blood vessel connection (arteriovenous fistula) for dialysis in 17 adults with advanced chronic kidney disease. The goal was to see if the device is safe and works well for hemodialysis. The study focused on complication rates and whether the connection could be used for most dialysis sessions.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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17 people
The number who actually took part.
- Start date
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Apr 2013
- Finished
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Feb 2014
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Eligible for a native surgical arteriovenous fistula, as determined by the treating physician. * Adult (age \>18 years old). * Advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), stage 4 or 5 electing for hemodialysis. * Written informed consent obtained
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Italian Hospital
Asunción, 1001-1925, Paraguay
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