Lipedema pain mystery: could it be in the nerves?
NCT ID NCT06770634
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This 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 is to better understand the pain associated with lipedema and improve future diagnosis and care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors better understand and diagnose pain in lipedema, potentially leading to more targeted treatments.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study with only 50 participants, so findings may not apply to all lipedema patients. It does not test any treatment.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sultan 2. Abdülhamid Han Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İstanbul, Üsküdar 34000
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Üsküdar, 34000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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