Subcutaneous tissue disorder
MONDO:0019296A disease involving the superficial fascia.
Also known as: disease of superficial fascia, disease or disorder of superficial fascia, disorder of superficial fascia, superficial fascia disease, superficial fascia disease or disorder
50 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New drug targets root cause of rare overgrowth syndromes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 study tests an oral drug called RLY-2608 in adults and children with overgrowth conditions (like CLOVES or Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome) caused by PIK3CA gene mutations. The drug is designed to block the faulty protein driving abnormal tissue growth. The trial will enr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Relay Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug aims to stop extra bone formation in rare disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called INCB000928 (zilurgisertib) in people with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), a rare genetic condition where soft tissues turn into bone. About 98 participants aged 2 and older will receive either the drug or a placebo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Promising drug combo may stop painful flare-ups in rare bone disease
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether anti-inflammatory drugs (like anakinra or canakinumab) can reduce painful flare-ups and prevent extra bone growth in people with a rare genetic condition called fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP). Eleven people with severe FOP will be tracked …
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Ultrasound breakthrough could end misdiagnosis of leg swelling disorders
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study uses special ultrasound techniques to find clear differences between lymphedema and lipedema, two chronic conditions that cause leg swelling and are often hard to tell apart. Researchers will compare 75 adults—those with lymphedema, those with lipedema, and healthy vol…
Sponsor: Kayseri City Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can sound waves or air pressure shrink lipedema fat? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief AVAILABLEThis study tests two non-invasive treatments—ultrasound fat cavitation and pneumatic compression—to see which better reduces fat thickness in women with mild to moderate lipedema. Lipedema is a painful fat disorder affecting millions of women. The goal is to find a safe, surgery-…
Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New registry tracks Real-World safety of FOP drug palovarotene
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry study follows about 100 people with FOP, a rare disease where soft tissue turns to bone. Some participants take palovarotene (an approved treatment), while others do not. Researchers will track side effects, flare-ups, and daily function over time to see how well th…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Scientists launch global effort to unravel mysteries of rare lymphatic diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of up to 1,000 people with rare lymphatic system disorders. Researchers will collect information from medical records and yearly surveys to understand how these diseases progress, what treatments are used, and how they affect quality of life. The…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Worldwide FOP database launches to unlock secrets of rare bone disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis global registry collects information from people with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP), a rare condition where soft tissues turn into bone. Up to 800 patients worldwide can report their symptoms, flare-ups, and mobility changes through a secure online portal. The …
Sponsor: The International FOP Association • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Lipedema pain mystery: could your metabolism be the key?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how metabolic markers like insulin resistance and body measurements relate to pain and central sensitization in women with lipedema. Researchers will assess 59 women using questionnaires and physical measurements. The goal is to better understand these connect…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Lipedema linked to flatter feet and loose joints, new study suggests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether women with lipedema have flatter feet and looser joints compared to women without the condition. Researchers will use foot X-rays and flexibility tests to measure these differences. The goal is to better understand how lipedema affects foot function an…
Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Cleveland clinic launches biorepository to unlock secrets of vascular disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a collection of blood, urine, and stool samples from 500 adults with or at risk for heart and blood vessel diseases. Researchers will use these samples to study inflammation, blood clotting, and other biological pathways. The goal is to build a resource tha…
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Massive leukodystrophy biobank aims to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical information and biological samples (like blood or tissue) from up to 12,000 people with leukodystrophies—rare disorders that damage the brain's white matter. Researchers will use this data to find new genetic causes, develop biomarkers for future trial…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Lipedema pain mystery: could it be in the nerves?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study examines whether women with lipedema have a condition called central sensitization, where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain. Researchers will measure pain thresholds and use ultrasound in 50 participants, comparing them to healthy volunteers. The goal…
Sponsor: Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:30 UTC