None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the acceptability of the DialyAssist device to patients receiving haemodialysis and further to evaluate whether it improves the dialysis experience. After informed consent, people receiving haemodialysis will complete assessment of the specific effect having an arteriovenous fistula has on their quality of life using the VASQoL instrument. Those who agree to trying the new device will use the device for six sessions and repeat the VASQoL instrument. Scores on item 2 (“In the last week I am satisfied with how my line / fistula/ graft feels during dialysis.”) will be compared before and after using the device.
Interventions
Use of the novel "DialyAssist" device to stabilise the needles in the arteriovenous fistula or graft, and also stabilise the arm during a haemodialysis session.. The intervention will be applied by the dialysis nursing staff, who will monitor its use for the duration of the dialysis session (usually 4-5 hours) and remove it at the end. The intervention period will involve use of the device for six consecutive haemodialysis sessions.
The DialyAssist device is a plastic device designed to sec
Use of the novel "DialyAssist" device to stabilise the needles in the arteriovenous fistula or graft, and also stabilise the arm during a haemodialysis session.. The intervention will be applied by the dialysis nursing staff, who will monitor its use for the duration of the dialysis session (usually 4-5 hours) and remove it at the end. The intervention period will involve use of the device for six consecutive haemodialysis sessions. The DialyAssist device is a plastic device designed to secure the fistula arm, needles and tubing during dialysis that has been developed by a person with lived experience of hemodialysis.
Sponsors
Eastern Health
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Crossover
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Adult patients receiving haemodialysis via an AVF (or graft) Provision of informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Use of a dialysis catheter Undergoing haemodialysis at home
Outcome results
None listed