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Semi-blunt Needles: is Outcome Better?

NCT00840372 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2009-09-29

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Summary

The aim of this observational study in patients chronically hemodialyzed by a native arterio-venous fistula is to determine the impact of the use of semi-blunt needles on the quality of the punction. The investigators have observed that cannulation with blunt needles (button-hole method) is sometimes difficult and the use of a sharp needle may be necessary, with consequently more hematomes and infections. Our hypothesis is that canulation with semi-blunt needles would be easier than with classical blunt needles, and consequently the use of sharp needles would become less frequent.

Inclusion criteria and study design are detailed below.

Conditions

  • Chronic Hemodialysis Patients
  • Vascular Abord: Native Arterio-venous Fistula
  • Buttonhole Cannulation

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Buttonhole cannulation with semi-blunt needles

Use of semi-blunt needles, compared to blunt needles, at every dialysis session

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Laura Labriola, M.D. · Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2008-11-30
Primary Completion
2009-03-31
Completion
2009-03-31

Countries

  • Belgium

Study Locations

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