Lipedema linked to flatter feet and loose joints, new study suggests

NCT ID NCT07294014

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 23 times

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.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

flatfoot hypermobility spectrum disorder Joint Instability Lipedema

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.