New trial tests diet and therapy combo for painful lipedema legs
NCT ID NCT07667270
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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 assigned to one of two diet approaches. The trial is not yet recruiting and aims to find better symptom management, not a cure.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Anti-inflammatory diet and physical therapy (compression garments, manual lymphatic drainage, pneumatic compression, exercise)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better way to manage lipedema symptoms like leg swelling and discomfort.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 75 women, so results may not apply to everyone. The diet and therapy are supportive, not a cure.
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Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Balıkesir, 10145, Turkey (Türkiye)
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