Shock waves aim to soothe lipedema pain in new trial

NCT ID NCT07683559

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Atlas University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a non-invasive treatment called extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with lipedema, a chronic condition causing painful fat buildup. Participants receive six sessions over two weeks, with pain, function, and ultrasound measurements taken before and after. The goal is to see if this therapy offers a safe, drug-free option for symptom relief.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT)
What this could lead to: If effective, shock wave therapy could offer a non-invasive way to ease pain and improve daily life for people with lipedema.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants and no control group, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Lipedema Pain

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

LIPEDEMA

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Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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