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Vascular Access System

Ellipsys Vascular Access System for Arteriovenous Fistula

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Led By Haimanot Wasse, MD
Research Sponsored by Medtronic Endovascular
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Arterial lumen diameter of ≥2.0 mm at target anastomosis site
Male or non-pregnant female ≥ 18 years of age and ≤ 80 years of age
Must not have
Patients with acute or active infection
Prior vascular surgery at or proximal (central) to the AVF target site interfering with AVF maturation or other ipsilateral surgery that could potentially confound the study results such as prior axillary dissection or mastectomy
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months post-procedure
Awards & highlights

Summary

This trial will look at how well the Ellipsys Vascular Access System works in people who need an AV fistula.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-80 with chronic kidney disease or on hemodialysis needing an arteriovenous (AV) fistula. Candidates must have certain vein and artery sizes, be medically eligible for AV fistula creation, and able to attend follow-ups. Exclusions include upper extremity edema, bleeding disorders, active infections including COVID-19, scheduled kidney transplant within 6 months, substance abuse history, low blood pressure at screening time.
What is being tested?
The Ellipsys Vascular Access System is being observed in this study. It's a single-arm post-market surveillance of the system used to create AV fistulas in patients who need them due to kidney conditions. The study will monitor how well it works and its safety after being approved for use.
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed here as it's observational post-market surveillance focusing on the performance of the Ellipsys Vascular Access System after approval; generally such procedures may cause discomfort at the access site, possible infection risk or issues related to vascular access.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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The artery at my surgery site is at least 2.0 mm wide.
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I am between 18 and 80 years old and not pregnant.
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My radial artery and nearby vein are at least 2.0 mm wide where they connect.
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I have been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease or am on hemodialysis for chronic kidney disease.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I currently have an active infection.
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I've had surgery near the planned site for my arteriovenous fistula that could affect its development.
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I am immunocompromised due to a condition or medication like sirolimus or high-dose Prednisone.
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I am scheduled for a kidney transplant within the next 6 months.
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I have swelling in the arm on the same side as my cancer.
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I am currently hospitalized or experiencing ongoing effects from COVID-19.
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I had complications from a previous dialysis access surgery that needed fixing or was abandoned.
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I have a skin condition at the site where medical procedures are performed.
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I do not have major blood vessel problems in the same side of my body as the study treatment.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months post-procedure
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months post-procedure for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Cumulative Patency Through 12 months Post-AVF Creation
Early Occlusion Rate at 7 days
Study Related Serious Adverse Event (SAE) Rate Through 12 months
Secondary study objectives
Assisted Primary Patency Through 12 months Post-AVF Creation
Overall Patient Safety
Primary Patency Through 12 months Post-AVF Creation
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Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Ellipsys Vascular Access SystemExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The Ellipsys System is indicated for the creation of a proximal radial artery to perforating vein anastomosis via a retrograde venous access approach in patients who have chronic kidney disease requiring dialysis.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Medtronic EndovascularLead Sponsor
68 Previous Clinical Trials
14,721 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Arteriovenous Fistula
433 Patients Enrolled for Arteriovenous Fistula
Haimanot Wasse, MDPrincipal InvestigatorRush University Medical Center

Media Library

Ellipsys Vascular Access System (Vascular Access System) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04484220 — N/A
Arteriovenous Fistula Research Study Groups: Ellipsys Vascular Access System
Arteriovenous Fistula Clinical Trial 2023: Ellipsys Vascular Access System Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04484220 — N/A
Ellipsys Vascular Access System (Vascular Access System) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04484220 — N/A
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