Observational study on the Glycar Pericardial patch in heart and vascular surgeries

A Post Market Multicenter Clinical Investigation of GLYCAR Bovine Pericardial Patch With EnCap™ Technology in Cardiac and Vascular Repair or Reconstruction Surgery. GLYCAR Study

GLYCAR SA (Pty) Ltd · NCT05661981

This study is looking at how well the Glycar Pericardial patch works for patients having heart and blood vessel surgeries to see if it helps improve their recovery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment110 (estimated)
SexAll
SponsorGLYCAR SA (Pty) Ltd (industry)
Locations4 sites (Le Plessis-Robinson and 3 other locations)
Trial IDNCT05661981 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to gather real-world evidence on the performance of the Glycar Pericardial patch in patients undergoing cardiac and vascular repair or reconstruction surgeries. It will enroll up to 100 patients across multiple centers in the European Union, South Africa, and the USA. The study will track clinical outcomes and the effectiveness of the patch in these procedures, providing valuable data on its use in standard clinical practice.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients scheduled for cardiac or vascular surgery who will receive the Glycar Pericardial patch as part of their treatment.

Not a fit: Patients who are not undergoing cardiac or vascular repair surgeries or those who do not meet the standard clinical practice criteria for the Glycar Pericardial patch may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the understanding of the Glycar Pericardial patch's effectiveness, potentially leading to improved surgical outcomes for patients undergoing cardiac and vascular repairs.

How similar studies have performed: While this study is observational and focuses on a specific device, similar studies have shown success in evaluating the performance of medical devices in real-world settings.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients (to be) treated with Glycar Pericardial patch as per IFU and standard clinical practice.
* The patient or patient's legal representative signs an EC/ IRB approved informed consent form prior to the study participation

Intraprocedural inclusion:

GLYCAR Pericardial Patch was implanted, or implantation attempted during the index procedure.

Exclusion Criteria:

* No study specific exclusion criteria: patients treated per standard clinical practice and do not present any of the contraindications detailed in the IFU.

Where this trial is running

Le Plessis-Robinson and 3 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Congenital Premature Cardiac Closure, Cardiac and Great Vessel Reconstruction and Repair, Peripheral Vascular Reconstruction and Repair, Bovine pericardial patch

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.