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Can specialized physical therapy ease recovery after lipedema surgery?

NCT ID NCT05966779

NEW Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alcala Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 22, 2026 · Last updated Sep 22, 2026

Summary

Researchers are studying whether a modified complete decongestive therapy protocol, based on the Godoy Method, helps women recover after lipedema surgery. The study includes 293 women who had surgery and were recommended for physical therapy. The team compares subgroups based on how many physical therapy sessions they received, looking at pain, swelling, mobility, and complications like infection or fibrosis.

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Active substance
a modified complete decongestive therapy physical therapy protocol based on the Godoy Method
What this could lead to
If it helps, this could give women a clearer rehabilitation plan after lipedema surgery, with less pain and swelling and better mobility.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study that looks back at past treatment records, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients or surgical approaches.

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Study facts

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Participants

293 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jul 2023

Finished

Jul 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

females from undergon a surgical proceeding for lipedema in two private hospitals in Madrid and were treated in a private physical therapy center. After surgery they were recommended to receive CDT by their surgeons. All participants received the same physical therapy treatment. The study was approved by the Clinical Research Committee of Hospital Universitario Principe de Asturias (CEIm 36/2023).

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * female subject who underwent a lipedema surgery * recommendation of the surgeon to receive physical therapy Exclusion Criteria: * unilateral surgery * lack of data in the clinical history * only 1-2 physical therapy sessions

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Lipedema vascular disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Assessment Dermatologic complication Lipedema Vascular diseases

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ester Cerezo Tellez

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28823, Spain

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