Anesthetic Technique for AV Fistulae Creation (NCT01727557) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
Anesthetic Technique for AV Fistulae Creation
Stopped: Low Accural Rate
United States10 participantsStarted 2012-02
Plain-language summary
This study is being done to compare the two anesthesia techniques which are commonly used in the formation of arteriovenous fistulas: local anesthesia and regional anesthesia. Local anesthesia means that, your doctor will inject numbing medication directly into the tissue or part of your body where the surgery will be done. In this case, the numbing medication will be injected directly into the area where your fistula will be made. In regional anesthesia, the numbing medication will be injected around the nerve (part of the body that gives sensation) for your arm, to make the entire arm numb. The purpose of this study is to compare the three month success rates of AV fistulae created by the two anesthesia techniques.
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 21-70 years old
* Able to give informed consent
* Creation of first time AV fistula
* Possible 3 month follow up visit
* ASA-I-IV
Exclusion Criteria:
* BMI ≥40
* Repeated AV fistula creation,
* ASA -V,
* Allergic to local anesthetic agents,
* Significant lung and cardiac disease,
* Infection at the site of regional anesthesia,
* Pre-existing peripheral nerve damage,
* Significant bleeding disorders,
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.