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PReSeRVE-HD: Observational Study of the Merit HeRO® Graft and Super HeRO® in Patients on Hemodialysis

United States100 participantsStarted 2025-07-28

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to increase the understanding of the safety and performance of Merit Medical's HeRO Graft System (HeRO) and Super HeRO Adaptor and Support Seal System (Super HeRO) devices. This study includes adults that are being treated with one of these devices as part of their regular medical care for maintaining long-term dialysis access when all other dialysis access options have failed. If participants in the study are not seen for a standard of care clinic visit during the 4 visit timepoints over 2 years, the participant will be followed by phone to check their current health and dialysis status.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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Key Inclusion Criteria: * Subject provides written informed consent * Subject is ≥ 18 years * Subject is end-stage renal disease patient on hemodialysis. * Subject is treated with HeRO Graft or Super HeRO System in accordance with device instructions for use (IFU) Key Exclusion Criteria: * Subject has a previously placed HeRO or Super HeRO device that is undergoing revision or replacement * Subject has a topical or subcutaneous infection associated with the implantation site * Subject has known or suspected systemic infection, bacteremia or septicemia

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

Composite Endpoint

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06422871

SponsorMerit Medical Systems, Inc.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-06-28

Contact for this trial

Hannah Susmeyer

978-758-6166 Hannah.Susmeyer@merit.com

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