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Can a 12-Item quiz capture daily life with lipedema?

NCT ID NCT07803913

Diagnosis Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026

Summary

Researchers are testing whether the Turkish version of the Duke Activity Status Index, a 12-item questionnaire about everyday activities, reliably measures functional capacity in women with lipedema. The study will enroll 34 women with the condition and compare their questionnaire answers with results from a walking test, a leg function scale, and a quality-of-life survey. The goal is to see if this simple tool can serve as a valid and consistent way to assess how lipedema affects daily life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Duke Activity Status Index (DASI), a 12-item questionnaire on daily activities
What this could lead to
If the questionnaire proves reliable, doctors in Turkey could use it to quickly gauge daily function in women with lipedema, aiding care and research.
What could go wrong
This is a small study with 34 participants, and a questionnaire cannot capture every aspect of lipedema. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 34 people

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Started

Aug 2026

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population will consist of adult women diagnosed with lipedema who meet the predefined eligibility criteria. Participants will be recruited from individuals evaluated for lipedema and referred for physiotherapy assessment. Eligible participants who voluntarily agree to participate and provide informed consent will be enrolled in the study. The study population will be used to evaluate the validity and test-retest reliability of the Turkish version of the Duke Activity Status Index (DASI).

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Female sex. Aged 18 to \<65 years. Diagnosis of lipedema. No participation in a physiotherapy program within the previous 3 months. No history of liposuction surgery. Not currently following a weight-loss diet. No change in body weight greater than 10% within the previous 6 months. Willing to participate in the study and able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Severe visual or cognitive impairment. Severe cardiovascular disease. Musculoskeletal disorders or injuries affecting the lower extremities, including osteoarthritis, contracture, or osteoporosis, that may interfere with study assessments. Skin conditions that may interfere with the assessments, such as pressure ulcers. Uncontrolled endocrine disorders, including type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus or hypothyroidism. Obesity secondary to endocrine disorders or medication-induced obesity. Use of estrogen-progestin therapy within the previous 2 months. Pregnancy or a positive pregnancy test. Breastfeeding. Concurrent participation in another clinical trial. \-

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Conditions

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Lipedema

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Lipedema

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Locations

  • Bezmialem Vakif University

    RECRUITING

    Istanbul, Eyupsultan, 34250, Turkey (Türkiye)

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