To Compare the Efficacy and Safety of the HAV With AVF in Female Patients With End-Stage Renal Disease Requiring Hemodialysis (HUMAXX)

Investigating Dialysis Access Methods in Female Patients with Kidney Failure

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David A. Peterson, MD

Primary Investigator

Enrolling By Invitation
18 years or above
Female
Phase 3
150 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the number of catheter-free days (CFD) and thed severity of any dialysis access-related infections between the HAV and AVF groupsver 12 months in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) needing hemodialysis (HD).
 
THIS STUDY IS ENROLLING BY INVITATION ONLY

Detailed description of study

This is a prospective, multicenter, randomized, two-arm, comparative Phase 3 study of femalewith ESRD, who are receiving clinically successful hemodialysis (HD) via a central venous dialysis catheter (DC).
 
Approximately 150 female patients will be randomized 1:1 to either the HAV or the AVF. Patients will be stratified by location of the vascular access (forearm versus upper arm) and by type of AVF creation procedure planned by the surgeon at randomization (1-stage AVF versus 2-stage AVF).
 
Patients who have a patent SA at Month 12 will then be followed in the Long-Term Extensionudy for an additional 12 months with evaluation of exploratory long-term endpoints.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Age: 18 years or above
  • Gender: Female

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Female patients with ESRD, currently receiving hemodialysis via dialysis catheter andwho are candidates for the creation of an AVF (see Inclusion Criterion #4 below) orHAV for HD access.

2. Patients who plan to undergo HD at a dialysis unit of a participating dialysisvider for at least 12 months after SA creation.

3. Patients aged ≥ 18 years at Screening.

4. Suitable anatomy for creation of a forearm or upper arm AVF and for implantation ofght, curved, or looped HAV in either the forearm or upper arm.

NOTE: Suitable anatomy will be determined by both physical examination and ultrasoundging or vessel imaging modality in addition to consideration of all vascular sitesvailable, prior access failure, future access sites and possibilities to preserveuture alternate accesses. Vessel mapping is the preferred method to assesshe vascular anatomy, and will evaluate the following attributes during Screening:

Vein diameter

Arterial diameter

Presence of arterial calcification

Depth of the intended fistula conduit from the surface of the skin

Central vein patency

Previous vascular access location The ultimate decision of anatomic suitabilitybelongs to the surgeon and/or the investigator.

Hemoglobin ≥ 7 g/dL and platelet count ≥ 100,000 /mm3

5. Patients must either:Be of non-childbearing potential, which is defined as post-menopausal (at least 1year without menses prior to Screening) or documented surgically sterile (i.e.,hysterectomy or tubal ligation, or complete bilateral oophorectomy) at1 month prior to Screening.

Or, if of childbearing potential:

6. Must have a negative serum pregnancy test at Screening, and

      Must agree to use at least one form of the following birth control methods for the

      duration of the study:

      i. Established use of oral, injectable or implanted hormonal methods of contraception.

      ii. Placement of an intrauterine device or intrauterine system at least 5 days prior

      to Screening.

      iii. Barrier methods of contraception: condom or occlusive cap (diaphragm or

      cervical/vault caps) with spermicidal foam/ gel/ film/ cream/ suppository.

    7. Patient or their legal representative can communicate effectively with investigative

      staff, is competent and willing to give written informed consent, and able to comply

      with entire study procedures including all scheduled follow-up visits.

    8. Life expectancy of at least 1 year confirmed by Charlson Comorbidity Index ≤ 8.

  

 Exclusion Criteria:

    1. Male sex at birth.

    2. Planned AVF creation by means other than suture or vascular anastomotic clips (e.g.,

      endovascular surgery or other anastomotic creation devices). Venous outflow from study

      access cannot be located more distally than the venous outflow of any previous failed

      access in that extremity.

    3. Known serious allergy or intolerance to aspirin and alternative antiplatelet therapy.

    4. Pregnancy, or women intending to become pregnant during the course of the trial.

    5. Treatment with any investigational drug or device within 60 days or 5 half-lives after

      taking the last dose (whichever is longer) prior to study entry (Day 1) or ongoing

      participation in a clinical trial of an investigational product.

    6. Documented hyper-coagulable state, as defined as either:

       1. Documented hyper-coagulable state, as defined as either: A biochemical diagnosis

        (e.g., Factor V Leiden, Protein C deficiency, etc.) - OR -

       2. A clinical history of thrombophilia as diagnosed by 2 or more spontaneous

        intravascular thrombotic events (e.g., deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary

        embolism (PE), etc.) within the previous 5 years.

    7. Spontaneous or unexplained bleeding diathesis clinically documented within the last 5

      years or a biochemical diagnosis (e.g., von Willebrand's disease, etc.).

    8. Cancer actively being treated with a cytotoxic agent.

    9. Planned or anticipated renal transplant within 6 months after randomization.

    10. Any other condition that in the judgment of the investigator would preclude adequate

      evaluation of the safety and efficacy of the SA.

    11. Previous exposure to HAV.

    12. Any of the following within 8 weeks prior to screening: acute coronary syndrome,

      stroke or congestive heart failure NYHA Stage IV

    13. Employees of Humacyte and employees or relatives of an investigator

This study investigates the differences between two dialysis access methods in female patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) who need hemodialysis. The purpose is to compare catheter-free days and infection severity between patients using two different types of access methods over 12 months.

Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two study arms. They will receive either a traditional arteriovenous fistula (AVF) or a new type of investigational access. The study will monitor the access site and any related complications without changing their usual treatment.

  • Who can participate: Female patients aged 18 years or older with end-stage renal disease, receiving hemodialysis via a catheter, and having suitable anatomy for forearm or upper arm access are eligible.
  • Study details: Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a traditional or investigational dialysis access while continuing regular hemodialysis. The study will monitor the access site and any related complications.
  • Study timelines: The study will last 12 months.
Updated on 04 Sep 2025. Study ID: BLOOM-HUMACYTE-ESRD, CLN-PRO-V012, 17428
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