LIPEDEMA

This study looked at whether a 7-month low-carb, high-fat (ketogenic) diet could improve symptoms in women with lipedema, a painful fat disorder that mainly affects the legs. 121 women with lipedema and overweight or obesity followed the diet. Researchers measured changes in leg …

This study tested whether ozone therapy can reduce pain and tissue thickness in women with lipedema, a condition that causes painful fat buildup. 45 women received either local or systemic ozone treatments. The goal was to see if ozone's anti-inflammatory effects could ease sympt…

This study looked at how the nervous system and emotions affect pain in women with lipedema, a condition causing painful fat buildup in the legs. Researchers compared 60 women with lipedema to healthy controls, measuring pain sensitivity, anxiety, depression, and thoughts about p…

This study looked at 140 women to compare metabolic risk markers between those with lipedema and those with obesity. Researchers used existing blood test results to calculate scores for insulin resistance and heart disease risk. The goal was to better understand how these conditi…

This study looked at how fat cells form and store fat in women with lipedema, a painful condition that causes fat buildup in the legs. Researchers had 17 women drink special heavy water and then took small fat samples from their legs and belly. By comparing the two, they hope to …

This study tested a noninvasive ultrasound technique called shear wave elastography to measure tissue stiffness in the legs and abdomen of women with lipedema, a chronic fat disorder that causes pain and swelling. Researchers compared 95 women with and without lipedema to see if …

This study looked at 119 women—some with lipedema and some without—to understand how the condition affects exercise behavior and physical activity. Researchers used questionnaires to measure activity levels, barriers to being active, and exercise habits. The goal was to learn wha…

This study looked at 30 women — half with lipedema and half without — to measure differences in leg muscle strength, endurance, walking ability, pain sensitivity, and swelling. Researchers used simple tests like a 6-minute walk and a sit-to-stand test. The goal was to better unde…