Clinical trials: Glycocalyx
Sepsis
Study of Protection And Repair of Endothelial-glycocalyx in Sepsis (SPARES)
Sepsis damages the blood vessel lining and its protective "glycocalyx," contributing to organ failure and death. This pilot, randomized, blinded study will test whether giving fresh frozen plasma (FFP)-either as intermittent…
- Trial name
- SPARES (NCT07160426)
- Testing
- Fresh Frozen Plasma (blood product), MVI and lactated ringers
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Syndecan 1, Severe Burn
Evaluation of Endothelial Glycocalyx in the Surgical Resuscitation of Major Burn Patients
The purpose of this observational study is to examine whether Endotheliopathy of Trauma (EoT) is present in severely burned patients and how it is affected by burn debridement surgery.
- Conditions
- Syndecan 1, Severe Burn, Endotheliopathy of Trauma, Endothelial Glycocalyx
- Trial name
- GlycoBURN (NCT06670248)
- Testing
- Debridement Surgery, Sdc-1 Level Measurement
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Coronary Artery Disease
Effects of Agonists of Glucagon Like Peptide - 1 Receptors (GLP-1R) on Arterial Stiffness, Endothelial Glycocalyx and Coronary Flow Reserve in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease and Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
Arterial stiffness is associated with increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Moreover, the integrity of endothelial glycocalyx plays a vital role in vascular permeability, inflammation and elasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT03010683
- Testing
- Liraglutide, Metformin
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Coronary Artery Occlusive Disease(CAOD)
The Effect of Balanced Crystalloid Versus 5% Albumin on Endothelial Glycocalyx Degradation in Patients Undergoing Off-pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
It is being revealed that the more severe the damage of the endothelial glycocalyx (EG) layer, the more likely it is that the prognosis of the patients is poor.
- Trial name
- NCT03699462
- Testing
- Plasma solution-A injection, 5% Albumin
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 106 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Arterial Hypertension
Association Between Left Ventricular Deformation and Aerobic Exercise Capacity in Untreated Arterial Hypertension
Impaired myocardial deformation may determine cardiac diastolic dysfunction. The investigators will investigate the vascular determinants of myocardial deformation and twisting-untwisting and their interrelation with exercise…
- Trial name
- NCT02346695
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 480 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
ARDS, Human, Endothelial Dysfunction
Glycocalyx Biomarkers in ARDS for Clinical Prognosis and Pulmonary Fibrosis
ARDS is a severe disease in ICU, and could induce high mortality. Glycocalyx is an important matrix construction which covers endothelial cells, it could protect endothelial cells injury and the glycocalyx biomarkers could…
- Conditions
- ARDS, Human, Endothelial Dysfunction, Mechanical Ventilation Pressure High
- Trial name
- NCT03854565
- Testing
- Glycocalyx measurement，respiratory mechanics measurement
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 336 people
- Sponsor
- Southeast University, China
Smoking Cessation
Effect of Smoking Reduction on Endothelial Glucocalyx and Vascular Function
The integrity of endothelial glucocalyx plays a vital role in vascular permeability and inflammation. Smoking cessation is related with improved vascular function and is a key component of secondary cardiovascular prevention.
- Trial name
- NCT02307045
- Testing
- Varenicline, nicotine
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 600 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Smoking Cessation
The Effects of Electronic Cigarette Smoking on the Arterial Wall and Endothelial Glycocalyx Properties of Smokers
Electronic cigarette is proposed as a bridge to smoking cessation. In this study we examine its effects on aortic elasticity, glycocalyx integrity, and exhaled carbon monoxide (CO) concentration and platelet function, both…
- Trial name
- NCT03039920
- Testing
- Electronic cigarette, Conventional cigarette
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Heart Failure
Cardiogenic Shock Integrated PHenotyping for Event Reduction
The purpose of this study is to better understand the time course of different biological mechanisms involved in acute decompensated heart failure complicated by cardiogenic shock throughout the evaluation of changes and the…
- Trial name
- CIPHER (NCT04323371)
- Testing
- ELISA
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- Niguarda Hospital
COVID-19, Endothelial Dysfunction
The Glycocalyx in COVID-19 Patients. A Pilot Study
The damage of the endothelial glycocalyx is based on microvascular endothelial dysfunction and typical for critical clinical conditions like sepsis, trauma, bleeding, shock, as well as ARDS.
- Conditions
- COVID-19, Endothelial Dysfunction, Coagulation Disorder
- Trial name
- Glycovid-19 (NCT05137249)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Critical Illness
Glycocalyx Damage in Critically Ill Patients
The hypothesis to be tested: GCX damage and its dynamics correlate to various patient related factors and to using organ-supporting measures. There is a correlation between length of organ support and GCX damage.
- Trial name
- NCT03146585
- Testing
- PBR assessment
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Hradec Kralove
Urine Albumin (UAlb), Glycocalyx
The Effect of Combined Dulaglutide and Dapagliflozin Treatment vs DPP-4 Inhibitors in Endothelial and Vascular Function in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Albuminuria
Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and albuminuria will be randomised eitheer to dulaglutide and dapagliflozin combination or DPP-4 inhibitor, as an add-on treatment to metformin.
- Conditions
- Urine Albumin (UAlb), Glycocalyx, Arterial Stiffness
- Trial name
- NCT06611904
- Testing
- Dulaglutide, DPP-4 Inhibitors
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Attikon Hospital
Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Flap Breast Reconstruction
The Effect of Volatile Anesthesia and Total Intravenous Anesthesia on Shedding of the Endothelial Glycocalyx in Patients Undergoing Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Using Deep Inferior Epigastric Artery Perforator Free Flap
The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of total intravenous and inhalation anesthesia on the damage of endothelial glucocorticoids by comparing the concentration of syndecan-1 in patients undergoing mastectomy and…
- Trial name
- NCT05136508
- Testing
- Propofol, Sevoflurane
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Primary Open-angle Glaucoma, Glaucoma
Assessment of Endothelial Glycocalyx in Patients With Primary Open-angle Glaucoma
The glycocalyx is a fibrillary lining structure that covers the inner surface of blood vessels. Composed of glycoproteins and polysaccharides, it is an essential determinant of vascular endothelial physiology: it limits…
- Trial name
- GLAUCALYX (NCT05264818)
- Testing
- Glycocheck, Ophthalmological examinations
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild
Abdominoplasty
Fluid Therapy and Glycocalyx Shedding During Moderate Surgery
Goal-directed fluid therapy is one of the most accepted strategies in intraoperative fluid therapy, although potential fluid overload is a possible drawback.
- Trial name
- NCT05939518
- Testing
- Lactated Ringer's Fluid Bolus Response to Low Urinary Output, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Lactated Ringer's Fluid Management Protocol
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 51 people
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Lipoprotein Disorder, Arterial Stiffness
The Effect of Lipoprotein (a) on Arterial Stiffness, Endothelial Function and Myocardial Deformation
1. Introduction Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), is a type of lipoprotein that is structurally similar to LDL (low-density lipoprotein) but carries an additional protein called apolipoprotein (a). 2.
- Conditions
- Lipoprotein Disorder, Arterial Stiffness, Endothelial Dysfunction
- Trial name
- Lpa_endo (NCT07324902)
- Where
- 2 sites in Greece
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Robotic Esophagectomy
Impact of Perioperative Shedding of the Endothelial Glycocalyx on Short-term Postoperative Complication in Patients Undergoing Robot-assisted Esophagectomy
The aim of this study was to determine whether changes in serum levels of syndecan-1 before and after surgery, which is an index related to injury of the endothelial glycocalyx layer, are associated with postoperative short-term…
- Trial name
- NCT03699878
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 221 people
- Sponsor
- Yonsei University
Cardiac Surgical Procedures
In Situ Exploration of Vascular Function in Vasoplegic Shock Following Cardiac Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass
The goal of this observational study is to assess in situ vascular function, glycocalyx and microcirculation in postoperative vasoplegic shock following cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Trial name
- Vaso-shock (NCT06318689)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 124 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Rouen
Psoriasis
Effects of Treatment With Biological Agents on Vascular and Cardiac Function in Psoriasis
Psoriasis has been associated with an increasing risk for atherosclerosis. The investigators investigated whether surrogate markers of subclinical atherosclerosis, vascular dysfunction and myocardial dysfunction are impaired in…
- Trial name
- NCT02144857
- Testing
- etanercept, ustekinumab, cyclosporine
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Athens
Anesthesia, Endothelial Dysfunction
Effect of Fluid Challenge on Glycocalyx
Interventional study comparing effect of two regimes of fluid challenge in patients with sepsis and in patients undergoing elective major surgery on glycocalyx by using perfused Boundary Region in sublingual microcirculation.
- Conditions
- Anesthesia, Endothelial Dysfunction, Sepsis, Septic Shock
- Trial name
- NCT03891342
- Testing
- Fluid bolus administration
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Hradec Kralove