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Could lipedema weaken bones? a new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07779603

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether women with lipedema, a condition that causes abnormal fat buildup in the legs and arms, are more likely to have osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones. Researchers will measure bone density in the spine and hip of 120 postmenopausal women with lipedema using a special X-ray scan called DXA. The goal is to see if there is a connection between these two conditions and what factors might influence bone health in these women.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If a link is found, it could lead to better screening and prevention of osteoporosis in women with lipedema.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all women with lipedema.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 120 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

postmenopausal patients with or without a diagnosis of lipedema

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * being literate * voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study * being a postmenopausal woman * having a diagnosis of lipedema Exclusion Criteria: * the presence of other types of edema in which a component other than lipedema predominates (e.g., lymphedema, venous edema, edema associated with heart or kidney failure, etc.) * chronic liver disease, * body mass index (BMI) of over 50.0 (this condition reflects severe obesity, which has a significant impact on health beyond lipedema alone) * the presence of rheumatological diseases that may lead to secondary osteoporosis * a history of cancer, endocrine disorders, neurological disorders, certain gastrointestinal disorders * use of medications related to osteoporosis * being under 18 years of age

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Conditions

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Lipedema osteoporosis

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Lipedema Osteoporosis

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