Drug-Eluting Balloon in Arteriovenous Graft (NCT03388892) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Drug-Eluting Balloon in Arteriovenous Graft
Taiwan44 participantsStarted 2015-01-29
Plain-language summary
The investigators' study aims is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) with paclitaxel-coated balloon (PCB) at venous anastomotic stenosis of arteriovenous graft (AVG) in patients with hemodialysis
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Aged 18 to 90 years
. Patients under hemodialysis via prosthetic arteriovenous graft in the arm
. Vascular access was created for more than 30 days and used at least one successful session
. Clinical failure for hemodialysis due to higher venous pressure or lower arterial flow
. Angiography proved venous anastomotic stenosis ≥50% (the entire lesion of venous anastomotic stenosis will be extended into AVG no more than 2cm and naive vein no more than 7 cm). There was no other obvious stenosis.
. Reference diameter of venous anastomosis within 7 mm
Exclusion criteria
. Patient could not write informed consent
. Being unwilling or unable to return for follow-up visits or reason to believe that adherence to follow-up visits would be irregular
. Current or scheduled enrollment in other, conflicting studies.
. Acute thrombosis in the past 3 months
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
1
patent rate in percentage after PTA
Timeframe: 1 year
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03388892
SponsorNational Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch