Adiposis dolorosa
MONDO:0007070Adiposis dolorosa or Dercum's disease is characterized by the development of multiple, painful, subcutaneous lipomas in association with obesity, asthenia and fatigue, and range of mental disturbances including instability, depression, confusion, dementia and epilepsy.
Also known as: Adiposalgia, Dercum disease, Dercum's Disease, Dercum's disease, Neurolipomatosis, adipose tissue rheumatism, adiposis dolorosa, lipomatosis dolorosa
1435 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 2 tagged with Adiposis dolorosa itself.
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New imaging technique could shed light on lymphatic disorders
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study uses a special camera and a safe dye to take pictures of the lymphatic system, which helps move fluid in the body. Researchers want to see how this system works in healthy people and in those with conditions like lymphedema or lipedema. The goal is to find patterns tha…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New injection aims to soothe painful fat lumps
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether CBL-514 injections can reduce pain from lipomas in people with Dercum's disease. Nineteen adults with at least 4 painful lipomas will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the treatment lowers pain scores.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Caliway Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC