Can ozone ease the pain of lipedema? new study tests two methods
NCT ID NCT06954870
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether ozone therapy can reduce pain and tissue thickness in women with lipedema, a painful fat disorder. 45 women received either local or systemic ozone treatments. The goal was to see if ozone's anti-inflammatory effects could improve symptoms and quality of life.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ozone therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a non-drug way to ease pain and improve daily life for women with lipedema.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no placebo group, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. Ozone therapy also carries risks like infection or irritation at the injection site.
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Locations
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Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Ankara, 06200, Turkey (Türkiye)