Liposuction study reveals hidden blood risks

NCT ID NCT04656054

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study looked at 20 women who had large-volume liposuction (5–8 liters) to see how removing fat from different body surface areas affects hemoglobin, clotting, and electrolyte levels. The goal was to understand safety risks better. The study did not test a new treatment but aimed to gather knowledge for safer procedures.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
liposuction (procedure)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help surgeons better understand how to reduce risks during large-volume liposuction.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, completed study (20 participants) that only observes changes—it does not test a new treatment or offer direct patient benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Assuit University

    Asyut, Assuit, 71515, Egypt

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