LIPEDEMA

This study uses different ultrasound techniques to find clear differences between lymphedema and lipedema, two chronic conditions that cause leg swelling and are often hard to tell apart. Researchers will compare tissue thickness, stiffness, and other features in 75 people (25 wi…

This study tests two non-invasive treatments—ultrasound fat cavitation and pneumatic compression—to see if they can reduce fat thickness in women with mild to moderate lipedema. Lipedema is a painful fat disorder affecting millions of women. The goal is to find a safe alternative…

This study looks at how metabolic markers (like insulin resistance and body measurements) relate to pain and a condition called central sensitization in women with lipedema. Researchers will measure pain levels and sensitivity in 59 women. No treatment is given—this is an observa…

This study is creating a collection of blood, urine, and stool samples from 500 adults with or at risk for heart and blood vessel diseases. Researchers will use these samples to look for biological markers that could help understand these conditions better. The goal is to support…

This study looks at whether women with lipedema have more foot arch problems and joint looseness than women without the condition. Researchers will use foot X-rays and flexibility tests to compare the two groups. The goal is to better understand how lipedema affects foot function…

This study aims to find out if women with lipedema have a condition called central sensitization, where the nervous system becomes overly sensitive to pain. Researchers will compare 50 women with lipedema to healthy women using questionnaires and pressure pain tests. The goal is …