LIPODYSTROPHY

This study tested a medical device called ULTRACOL, a dissolvable implant placed under the skin, to see if it can safely improve wrinkles and other skin contour problems. 23 adults with facial wrinkles or skin aging took part. The main goal was to measure changes in wrinkle sever…

This study looked for a new gene that causes hereditary lipodystrophy, a rare disease where people lose body fat and often develop diabetes and heart problems. Researchers studied DNA and cells from 2 patients who had the disease but no known genetic cause. The goal was to find t…

This completed study looked at 126 people with different fat distribution patterns—including those with lipodystrophy (abnormal fat loss or distribution), obesity, and normal weight—to understand how fat tissue relates to insulin resistance and immune signals. Researchers measure…

This study followed 56 people with HIV who had never taken HIV medication before. Researchers measured changes in body fat, heart function, and blood vessel health after starting treatment. The goal was to understand how HIV therapy might affect long-term heart and metabolic risk…

This completed study looked at 20 women who had large-volume liposuction (5–8 liters) to see how removing fat from different body surface areas affects hemoglobin, clotting, and electrolyte levels. The goal was to understand safety risks better. The study did not test a new treat…