Improving vascular access for patients on hemodialysis
Official title: Hemodynamics, Uremia, Vascular Biology and Bioengineering: Creating the Ideal Hemodialysis Vascular Access
Funded at W G Hefner VA Medical Center · NIH-11007158 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a new way to help people who need hemodialysis by creating special biodegradable materials that make it easier and safer to connect blood vessels, aiming to improve their treatment experience.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | W G Hefner VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salisbury, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5I01BX006169-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11007158 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients who require hemodialysis and are facing challenges with current vascular access methods.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not require hemodialysis or have no issues with their current vascular access methods may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the methods used to create vascular access for patients undergoing hemodialysis, which is crucial for their treatment. It aims to develop biodegradable vessel scaffolds that can improve the integration of blood vessels and reduce complications associated with current methods. By modifying the characteristics of these biomaterials, the research seeks to create a more effective and safer option for patients who require hemodialysis. The approach includes innovative engineering techniques to ensure better functionality and longevity of vascular access.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective vascular access options for hemodialysis patients, reducing complications and improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been advancements in vascular access technologies, this specific approach using biodegradable scaffolds represents a novel and untested method.
Where this research is happening
-
W G Hefner VA Medical Center
Salisbury, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Roy-Chaudhury, Prabir — W G Hefner VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Roy-Chaudhury, Prabir
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Biodegradable vascular scaffolds to improve dialysis access health
A new biodegradable scaffold is being studied to improve how arteriovenous fistulas and grafts function for people needing dialysis.
-
New retinal imaging to detect brain small vessel disease
A fast, wide-field eye imaging method will measure how tiny retinal blood vessels rhythmically flow to help detect early brain small vessel disease.
-
Platelet markers and blood flow to predict recurrent stroke in intracranial artery disease
Researchers will look at how a platelet protein (FcγRIIa) and blood flow patterns from CT angiography predict who might have another stroke after a minor stroke or TIA caused by intracranial artery disease.
-
Statistical methods to link high-dimensional heart-surgery data with outcomes
This grant tests advanced data methods to find links between detailed intraoperative heart-surgery measurements and patient outcomes after procedures like CABG.
-
Optimizing a prehabilitation program for kidney transplant candidates on dialysis
A program to improve physical function and readiness for kidney transplant in people on dialysis is being developed and tested to help candidates stay healthier while they wait.
-
Sex differences in high blood pressure, thinking skills, and kidney function tied to B cells and autoantibodies
This research looks at how sex and pregnancy-related antibodies may influence high blood pressure, thinking abilities, and kidney blood flow in adults.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.