Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 85

Preparing patients for kidney transplantation with endovascular techniques

Official title: Endovascular Preparation for Kidney Tranplantation

Run by Hospices Civils de Lyon · NCT06677437 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new way to prepare the blood vessels of patients with kidney failure so they can safely receive a kidney transplant.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexAll
Enrollment58 (estimated)
SponsorHospices Civils de Lyon
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bron)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2024
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2024
Study endsJanuary 1, 2028
Registry record updatedNovember 6, 2024
Trial IDNCT06677437 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 85 with chronic renal failure who are awaiting a kidney transplant but have vascular anatomical constraints.

Probably not a fit

Patients with contraindications to kidney transplantation unrelated to vascular issues, such as severe cardiovascular disease or uncontrolled infections, 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 national feasibility study aims to validate the endovascular preparation of the iliac axis for patients requiring a custom endoprosthesis prior to kidney transplantation. It focuses on individuals with chronic renal failure who face vascular contraindications that hinder their ability to receive a transplant. By assessing the safety and effectiveness of this approach, the study seeks to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with hemodialysis. The observational nature of the study allows for a comprehensive evaluation of existing patient data.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enable more patients to access kidney transplants, significantly improving their quality of life and survival rates.

How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have not been widely reported, indicating that this may be a novel exploration in the field.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patient from 18 to 85 years old (beyond 85 years old, guidance must remain exceptional)
2. Patients with chronic renal failure
3. Waiting for a kidney transplant
4. Who have a vascular contraindication to renal transplantation because of their anatomical constraints.

Exclusion Criteria:

1-All criteria contraindicating kidney transplant other than for arterial anatomical problems: All criteria contraindicating kidney transplant other than for arterial anatomical problems:

* A progressive cancer, which is not cured,
* An uncontrolled infectious disease,
* Severe cardiovascular or respiratory disease making general anesthesia impossible,
* Unstabilized psychiatric disorders or illness,
* Dementia proven to have progressed after specialist advice
* Major obesity, with a body mass index greater than 50 kg/m2
* Patient refusal 2. Patient under curatorship 3. Pregnant woman 4. Patients for whom it will not be possible to organize regular medical follow-up

Where it's running

  • HCL Hopital Louis Pradel
    Bron, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.