Can remote pilates help women with lipedema breathe easier?

NCT ID NCT06695403

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares two exercise approaches—supervised Pilates and telerehabilitation (remote Pilates)—to see which better improves exercise capacity and quality of life in women with lipedema. Participants will also follow a low-carb, high-fat diet for 12 weeks. The goal is to find effective, accessible ways to manage symptoms like pain and limited mobility.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Pilates exercise and telerehabilitation

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that home-based telerehabilitation is as effective as supervised Pilates for improving exercise capacity and quality of life in women with lipedema.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with 60 participants, so results may not apply to all people with lipedema. The diet component may also influence outcomes, making it hard to isolate the effect of exercise alone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Lipedema

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of physical therapy

    Cairo, Egypt, 3753450, Egypt