This is a multicenter, prospective, randomized controlled clinical study. Patients with hemodialysis arteriovenous graft fistula stenosis will be recruited to explore whether the scoring balloon is superior to the high pressure balloon in treating such lesions, so as to provide a basis for optimizing the treatment of such lesions.
This study will be conducted in seven (7) clinical trial institutions, with a total of 140 subjects included. After randomization, the subjects will use either the scoring balloon dilatation catheter, developed and produced by DK Medical Technology Co., Ltd., or the peripheral balloon dilatation catheter for surgical treatment. Clinical follow-up will be carried out within 5 days, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after the procedure.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Hemodialysis patients aged ≥18 and ≤80 years old, (Note: Hemodialysis patients in Singapore aged ≥ 21 and ≤80 years old);
. AVG is mature and has successfully completed at least one hemodialysis treatment;
. The target lesion is located in the AVG return vein and the venous side anastomosis;
. The degree of stenosis of the target lesion is ≥50% (DSA visual inspection), and one of the following clinical indicators exists at the same time: Physical examination abnormalities include: open collateral veins, ipsilateral limb edema, changes in pulse characteristics, abnormal tremors, abnormal murmurs, etc.; Dialysis abnormalities include: increased venous pressure, new puncture difficulties, aspiration of thrombi, inability to reach target dialysis blood flow, prolonged haemostasis time after needle removal for 3 consecutive times, unexplained decrease in dialysis dose Kt/V (\>0.2 units), decrease in brachial artery blood flow (brachial artery blood flow \<650ml/min or decreased by 20% compared with the previous follow-up visit), etc.
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
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Target Lesion Primary Patency (TLPP) at 6 months post-procedure
. The target lesion is primary or restenotic, consisting of one or more series of lesions, and the reference blood vessel diameter of the target lesion is between 4.0-8.0mm, and the total length of the target lesion is ≤80mm ;
. The patient voluntarily signs the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
. The target lesion is located in the feeding artery, arterial anastomosis, artificial blood vessel puncture site, cephalic venous arch, thoracic outlet or central vein;
. A stent has been implanted in any part of the access or there is ipsilateral central vein stenosis or occlusion that affects the function of the access;
. Severely calcified lesions that are not expected to be dilatable with balloons;
. Acute thrombosis or chronic total occlusion of AVG occurred at the time of enrolment;
. The target lesion or any part of the vascular access has received PTA treatment within the last month;
. There are thicker branch veins in the vein opening of the end-to-side anastomosis;
. Patients who have undergone major surgical treatment within 30 days before inclusion in the study;
. Patients known to be allergic to or intolerant to contrast media;