Trial Comparing One-stage With Two-stage Basilic Vein Transposition

This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified December 2010 by University of Patras
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Information provided by:
University of Patras
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01274117
First received: January 10, 2011
Last updated: NA
Last verified: December 2010
History: No changes posted
  Purpose

Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are made by joining a vein to an artery in order to get the vein dilated with sufficient blood flow in order to puncture the vein and clear the blood from wastes, in patients whose kidneys are destroyed and cannot provide this function. The success rate of this procedure varies between 50-80% and depends mainly on the size of the vein, with success being higher with larger veins. One of the veins used for an AVF is the basilic vein, located at the upper arm. This vein is however deeply located and necessitates movement (transposition) during surgery to a less deep and lateral path before it is joined to the artery, in order to be used. A single study has shown that surgery performed in two parts (one to enlarge the vein and the second one to relocate the enlarged vein under the wound, not in a new path) is more successful than doing the procedure altogether.

The aim of this study is to confirm the findings of the single study mentioned above (one versus two stages of basilic vein AVF), with the difference that the vein will be relocated outside the main wound, a method that is widely accepted as being better.


Condition Intervention
Brachiobasilic Arteriovenous Fistula
Procedure: Transposition of the basilic vein and anastomosis with the brachial vein

Study Type: Interventional
Study Design: Allocation: Randomized
Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Randomized Trial Comparing Transposition of the Basilic Vein, for Vascular Access, Performed in One-stage Versus Two-stages

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Further study details as provided by University of Patras:

Primary Outcome Measures:
  • Maturation rate [ Time Frame: 6-10 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    Usage of the AVF (or clearance in case of pre-hemodialysis)

  • Long term primary, primary assisted and secondary patency [ Time Frame: 1-3 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    Long term primary, primary assisted and secondary patency


Secondary Outcome Measures:
  • Complication rate [ Time Frame: 1-3 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: Yes ]
    Hematoma, steal syndrome, venous hypertension

  • Basilic vein size [ Time Frame: 4 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
    Basilic vein size on ultrasound


Estimated Enrollment: 40
Study Start Date: December 2010
Arms Assigned Interventions
Placebo Comparator: One-stage transposition of the basilic vein
One-stage transposition of the basilic vein
Procedure: Transposition of the basilic vein and anastomosis with the brachial vein
One-stage vs two-stage transposition of the basilic vein
Experimental: Two-stage transposition of the basilic vein
Two-stage transposition of the basilic vein
Procedure: Transposition of the basilic vein and anastomosis with the brachial vein
One-stage vs two-stage transposition of the basilic vein

Detailed Description:

Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are made by anastomosing a vein to an artery in order to get the vein dilated with sufficient blood flow in order to puncture the vein and perform hemodialysis in patients with renal failure. The success rate of this procedure varies between 50-80% and depends mainly on the size of the vein, with success being higher with larger veins. One of the veins used for an AVF is the basilic vein, located at the upper arm. This vein is however deeply located and necessitates transposition during surgery to a less deep and lateral subcutaneous plane before the anastomosis with the artery, in order to be used. A single study has shown that surgery performed in two stages (one to enlarge the vein and the second one to relocate the enlarged vein under the wound, not in a new path) is more successful than doing the procedure in one stage.

The aim of this study is to confirm the findings of the single study mentioned above (one versus two stages of basilic vein AVF), with the difference that the basilic vein will be relocated outside the main wound, a method that is widely accepted as being better.

  Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:   18 Years to 90 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:   Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   No
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • chronic renal failure on hemodialysis
  • chronic renal failure with anticipated hemodialysis

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient unwillingness, not consenting
  • Cephalic vein options
  • Basilic vein less than 2.5 mm
  • Basilic vein with intrinsic lesions, unsuitable for use
  Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01274117

Contacts
Contact: Stavros K Kakkos, MD, PhD, MSc +30-2613603406 kakkos@upatras.gr
Contact: Ioannis A Tsolakis, MD, PhD, +30-2613603360 itsolak@upatras.gr

Locations
Greece
University Hospital of Patras Recruiting
Patras, Achaia, Greece, 265034
Contact: Stavros Kakkos         kakkos@upatras.gr    
Principal Investigator: Stavros Kakkos, MD, PhD, MSc            
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Patras
  More Information

Publications:
Responsible Party: Stavros Kakkos, Assistant Professor, Dept of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Patras
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01274117     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: 2/20-4-10
Study First Received: January 10, 2011
Last Updated: January 10, 2011
Health Authority: Greece: Ethics Committee

Keywords provided by University of Patras:
Chronic renal failure
Basilic vein transposition fistula

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Arteriovenous Fistula
Fistula
Arteriovenous Malformations
Vascular Malformations
Cardiovascular Abnormalities
Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Fistula
Vascular Diseases
Congenital Abnormalities
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical

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