Keto diet shows promise for lipedema pain and swelling

NCT ID NCT07530341

First seen Apr 16, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diet could help women with lipedema, a painful fat disorder that mainly affects the legs. Over 7 months, 121 women followed the diet and researchers measured changes in leg size, pain, and quality of life. The goal was to see if this diet can reduce symptoms and improve daily living.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wroclaw Medical University

    Wroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, 50-367, Poland

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