Can liposuction ease the pain of lipedema? major norwegian trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT05284266
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This national study in Norway is testing whether liposuction can reduce pain and improve quality of life for women with lipedema, a chronic condition causing painful fat buildup in the limbs. Researchers will compare early versus delayed liposuction, along with standard treatments like compression therapy. The trial includes 220 women aged 20-65 with significant pain from lipedema.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Liposuction
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide strong evidence that liposuction effectively reduces pain and improves daily life for women with lipedema, potentially changing treatment guidelines.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study without a placebo control, and results may not apply to all patients. Liposuction carries surgical risks like infection or uneven results.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital
Bergen, 5009, Norway
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