Lipodystrophy
MONDO:0006573A congenital or acquired disorder characterized by abnormal loss or redistribution of the adipose tissue in the body.
Also known as: lipodsystrophic syndrome, lipodsystrophic syndromes, lipodystrophy, lipodystrophy (disease)
48 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 30 tagged with Lipodystrophy itself.
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Browse by category →Sub-types of Lipodystrophy
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Partial lipodystrophy 7 trials · 19 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Familial partial lipodystrophy 13 trials · 14 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Acquired partial lipodystrophy 6 trials
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Hereditary lipodystrophy 2 trials · 17 incl. sub-types
11 sub-types
- Familial partial lipodystrophy 13 trials · 14 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Congenital generalized lipodystrophy 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Berardinelli-Seip congenital lipodystrophy 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Keppen-Lubinsky syndrome 0 trials
- SHORT syndrome 0 trials
- Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch syndrome 0 trials
- Lipoatrophy with diabetes, leukomelanodermic papules, liver steatosis, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy 0 trials
- Lipodystrophy due to peptidic growth factors deficiency 0 trials
- Lipodystrophy-intellectual disability-deafness syndrome 0 trials
- Mandibuloacral dysplasia 0 trials Sub-types →
- Severe neurodegenerative syndrome with lipodystrophy 0 trials
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Generalized lipodystrophy 8 trials · 11 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Congenital generalized lipodystrophy 2 trials · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Acquired generalized lipodystrophy 0 trials
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Acquired lipodystrophy 3 trials · 9 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Acquired partial lipodystrophy 6 trials
- Acquired generalized lipodystrophy 0 trials
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Localized lipodystrophy 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Drug-induced localized lipodystrophy 2 trials
- Centrifugal lipodystrophy 1 trial
- Panniculitis and localized lipodystrophy 1 trial
- Idiopathic localized lipodystrophy 0 trials
- Pressure-induced localized lipoatrophy 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New registry tracks Real-World safety of rare disease drug metreleptin
Disease control Recruiting nowThis registry monitors the safety and effectiveness of metreleptin in up to 100 people with generalized or partial lipodystrophy who are already taking the drug in routine care. Researchers will track serious events like pancreatitis, liver problems, infections, and cancers. The …
Sponsor: Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare leptin disorder patients gain access to experimental drug
Disease control Expanded accessThis program provides expanded access to REGN4461 (mibavademab) for people with rare diseases caused by deficient leptin signaling, such as generalized lipodystrophy and monogenic obesity. The drug aims to help control metabolic issues linked to these conditions. Participants rec…
Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to uncover secrets of insulin resistance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about insulin resistance and diabetes by collecting blood and skin samples from up to 1,200 participants, including patients with severe insulin resistance and their family members. Researchers will study genetics and how insulin works in the body to…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fat storage mystery: new study probes rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how fat is stored in people with familial partial lipodystrophy (FPLD), a condition that can lead to diabetes and heart disease. Researchers will compare fat tissue from people with FPLD and healthy volunteers. Participants drink special water and get infusion…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study investigates pregnancy risks for women on rare Fat-Disorder drug
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at women with lipodystrophy, a condition causing abnormal fat tissue, who have been pregnant. Researchers want to see if taking the drug metreleptin during pregnancy affects the mother's or child's health. About 90 women and their children will share medical hist…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI spots hidden lumps that mess with insulin
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a machine learning program can detect lipohypertrophy—hidden lumps under the skin caused by insulin injections—using portable ultrasound. About 100 people with diabetes will first have their injection sites scanned. In a second phase, 40 people found to h…
Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Rare fat loss disorder under the microscope: 500 patients tracked for clues to diabetes and pancreatitis
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows about 500 people with lipodystrophy (a rare condition where the body loses fat tissue) for 5 to 7 years. Researchers want to find out how often diabetes and very high blood fats (triglycerides) occur, and what health problems they cause. Participants visit once…
Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Breast cancer recovery: scientists track hidden muscle loss for two years
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 women with early-stage breast cancer for two years after surgery and treatment. Researchers will measure changes in muscle mass, body fat, and strength using simple tests. The goal is to understand how the body recovers and what factors affect quality of li…
Sponsor: Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Massive european registry launches to unlock secrets of rare fat disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a European registry for people with lipodystrophy, a rare condition where the body loses or lacks fat tissue. Researchers will follow up to 5,000 patients over time, collecting health data and genetic information. The goal is to better understand the disease, its pr…
Sponsor: University of Ulm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Diabetes device skin woes under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why diabetes devices like insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors can cause skin irritation, eczema, or fatty lumps. Researchers will use non-invasive tools to measure skin health in 150 people with type 1 diabetes. The goal is to find ways to prevent th…
Sponsor: Jannet Svensson • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:32 UTC