Vascular Changes Following Forearm Loop Arteriovenous Graft Placement

University of Nebraska10 enrolled

Overview

This study will determine whether upper arm vessels increase in size following forearm loop arteriovenous graft placement and the timing of these changes.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether upper arm vessels increase in size following forearm loop arteriovenous graft placement, and if they do, characterize the timing of these changes.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Chronic Kidney Disease

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 19 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age greater than or equal to 19 years 2. Planned forearm loop arteriovenous graft placement for hemodialysis or forearm loop arteriovenous graft placed within the previous 7 days. 3. Cephalic and/or basilic vein diameter greater than or equal to 2.5 mm at the antecubital fossa to the axilla prior to AVG placement Exclusion Criteria: 1. Age less than 19 years 2. Hemodialysis access other than forearm loop graft surgery placement 3. Cephalic and/or basilic vein diameter less than 2.5 mm at any point from the antecubital fossa to the axilla 4. Prior hemodialysis access surgery in the arm receiving the forearm loop graft

Locations (1)

University of Nebraska Medical Center/The Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Upper arm vein diameter

50% increase in upper arm vein diameter

Time frame: Six months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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