LIPEDEMA

This trial tests whether exercising in a pool or on land offers greater relief for women with lipedema, a condition causing painful fat buildup in the legs. Sixty women with moderate-to-severe lipedema will be split into three groups: supervised aquatic workouts, land-based train…

This study tests whether adding a personalized anti-inflammatory diet to standard physical therapy (compression, massage, and exercise) reduces leg swelling and improves quality of life in women with lipedema. 75 women aged 18-65 with stage I-III lipedema will be randomly assigne…

This study tests whether a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with lipedema, a chronic condition causing painful fat buildup. Participants receive six sessions over two weeks, with pain, fun…

This study will compare two types of supervised cycling exercise (high-intensity intervals or moderate continuous cycling) combined with compression therapy against compression plus a home walking program in 69 women with lipedema. The goal is to see which approach best reduces l…

This study tests whether adding shockwave therapy to standard care (like compression and massage) can reduce pain and swelling in women with lipedema. Fifty women aged 18-65 with early-stage lipedema will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care alone or standard care…

This study looks at whether the 2-Minute Step Test—a quick, equipment-free exercise test—can reliably measure functional capacity in women with lipedema, a chronic fat tissue disorder that affects the legs and can limit mobility. Researchers will compare the step test results wit…

This study investigates whether a natural molecule called Maresin-1, which helps reduce inflammation, is linked to lipedema—a chronic condition causing painful fat buildup in women. Researchers will measure Maresin-1 levels in the blood of women with lipedema, women with obesity …

This study will test a specially trained AI model (like ChatGPT) to see if it can help doctors correctly diagnose and recommend treatments for lymphedema, lipedema, and venous insufficiency. Researchers will compare the AI's suggestions to current medical guidelines. The goal is …