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Endocalyx for heart failure (GLYCO-HF)

Glycocalyx restoration in chronic heart failure: a proof of concept, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study - Endocalyx for heart failure (GLYCO-HF)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
NL-OMON
Registry ID
NL-OMON51489
Enrollment
64
Registered
2022-05-18
Start date
2023-04-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Heart failure with (mildly) reduced ejection fraction (HF(m)rEF)

Interventions

Endocalyx (total of 4 capsules per day
twice per day 2 capsules or once daily 4 capsules ) for 8 weeks versus placebo once daily for 8 weeks. There will be a follow up studyvisit in week 12.

Sponsors

Amsterdam UMC
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Age
18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - Chronic heart failure with (mildly) reduced ejection fraction (HF(m)rEF) - Elevated NT-proBNP and signs of congestion (e.g. use of diuretics, peripheral  edema) - Stable diuretic and antihypertensive treatment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <15 ml/min/1.73m2 - Severe symptoms of (orthostatic) hypotension. - A cardiovascular event in the last 3 months. - Hospitalization for heart failure in the past 3 weeks or major surgery in the  previous 4 weeks.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Percent change of NT-proBNP from baseline to week 8

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Bloodpressure Hemodynamic parameters Fluid status Monocyte subsets Monocyte surface proteins Quality of life Distance covered during six minute walking test Incidence of (serious) adverse events.

Countries

Netherlands

Contacts

Public ContactC.L. Zwager

Amsterdam UMC

c.zwager@amsterdamumc.nl0205661930

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026