Exercise Program for Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation (NCT04034433) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Exercise Program for Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation
France40 participantsStarted 2019-10-04
Plain-language summary
Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the recommended vascular access for chronic hemodialysis, as it is associated with less mortality and better patency than arteriovenous graft (AVG) or central venous catheter (CVC).
Unfortunately, AVF suffers from a high failure rate, due, in part, to poor venous diameter.
The aim of this study is to investigate whether a perioperative handgrip training can improve the diameter of AVF in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) (stage IV-V).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients older than 18 years
* with chronic kidney disease (Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) \<30 milliLiter/minute (mL/min))
* with follow-up at the University Hospital of Lyon Sud
* who choose hemodialysis as renal replacement therapy
Exclusion Criteria:
* contraindication for arteriovenous fistula (AVF) surgery
* refusing AVF creation
* prior vascular access
* antecedent of IV substance abuse
* active cancer
* inability to perform handgrip exercise
* physical or mental disability limiting follow-up possibility
* inclusion in an other interventional study
* no social welfare
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.