Comparison of Bovine Carotid Artery and Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) for Permanent Hemodialysis Access

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Conditions studied: Kidney Failure, Renal Dialysis

In brief

The investigators did a randomized control trial comparing bovine carotid artery grafts with ePTFE grafts for patients that need hemodialysis access. The goal of the study was to determine differences in primary and assisted patency rates and frequency of complications between these two types of grafts. The investigators' hypothesis was that bovine carotid artery grafts more closely mimic autologous tissue and therefore, would provide better patency and fewer complications.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01021839

Run by

Massachusetts General Hospital

People needed

57

Starts

2006-04-01

Expected to finish

2009-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2009-11-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Chronic kidney disease stage 4 or 5, in need of hemodialysis access

You may not qualify if…

• Surgically suitable for a native arteriovenous fistula

Where it is running

• Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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