Comparing three types of arteriovenous fistulas for dialysis access
Official title: Comparison of Tree Types of Distal Arteriovenous Fistulas: Snuffbox Fistula (SBAVF), Radiocephalic Fistula (RCAVF) and RCAVF With Venous Branch Patch.
Run by Wroclaw Medical University · NCT06550479 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to find out which of three types of arteriovenous fistulas works best for people on dialysis to help them get the best access for their treatment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Wroclaw Medical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Wroclaw) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | August 13, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06550479 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with chronic kidney disease and an estimated glomerular filtration rate of less than 20 mL/min/1.73 m².
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe heart failure or recent cardiovascular events, as well as those who have previously undergone an anastomosis on the same arm, may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the clinical outcomes of three different types of distal arteriovenous fistulas: the snuffbox arteriovenous fistula (SBAVF), the radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula (RCAVF), and the RCAVF with a venous branch patch. The goal is to determine which type provides the best vascular access for patients undergoing hemodialysis, particularly focusing on the rates of early failure and maturation of the fistulas. By analyzing patient outcomes, the study aims to provide evidence-based recommendations for optimal vascular access in patients with end-stage renal disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved vascular access options for dialysis patients, reducing complications and enhancing treatment efficacy.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on arteriovenous fistulas, this specific comparison of these three types is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged \>18 years * Chronic kidney disease with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) \<20 mL/min/1.73 m2 Exclusion Criteria: * Heart failure of New York Heart Association functional class III or IV, * Episode of cardio- or cerebrovascular event or receiving intervention therapy within 3 months prior to screening. * The patient had the primary anastomosis in the past on ipsilateral extremity
Where it's running
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Department of Nephrology and Transplantation Medicine
Wroclaw, Poland Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.