Lipedema linked to flatter feet and loose joints, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT07294014
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether women with lipedema have flatter feet and looser joints compared to women without the condition. Researchers will use foot X-rays and flexibility tests to measure these differences. The goal is to better understand how lipedema affects foot function and overall mobility.
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 manage foot problems in people with lipedema.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all people with lipedema.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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