Using ultrasound to improve access for kidney dialysis patients
Official title: Role of Intravenous ultrasound (IVUS) in arteriovenous hemodialysis access dysfunction
Funded at Boston Medical Center · NIH-10946295 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how using a special ultrasound tool can help doctors better diagnose and treat problems with the blood vessels used for hemodialysis in patients with kidney disease, making sure they get the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $809,595 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DK141016-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10946295 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are patients with end-stage kidney disease who are undergoing hemodialysis and experiencing issues with their arteriovenous access.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have end-stage kidney disease or are not on hemodialysis may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the use of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to diagnose and manage dysfunction in arteriovenous (AV) access for patients undergoing hemodialysis. By providing a detailed 3-D view of stenosis, IVUS aims to enhance the accuracy of diagnosing AV access issues, which are common in patients with end-stage kidney disease. The study seeks to address the limitations of traditional angiography, which can misestimate stenosis and fail to provide critical information for treatment decisions. The research will involve a cross-disciplinary team of specialists to evaluate the effectiveness of IVUS in improving patient outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate diagnoses and better management of AV access dysfunction, ultimately improving the quality of life for patients on hemodialysis.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that using advanced imaging techniques like IVUS can improve diagnostic accuracy in vascular diseases, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Boston Medical Center
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chitalia, Vipul C — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Chitalia, Vipul C
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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.